Winery Balbas - Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva

Winery BalbasAlitus Ribera del Duero Reserva

4.4
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva of Winery Balbas is a red wine from the region of Ribera del Duero of Castille-et-Léon.
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Tempranillo and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva of the Winery Balbas is in the top 40 of wines of Ribera del Duero.

Taste structure of the Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva from the Winery Balbas

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva of Winery Balbas in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva of Winery Balbas in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Balbas's Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva.

Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva - 2009
In the top 40 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva - 2006
In the top 40 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva - 2005
In the top 40 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva - 2004
In the top 40 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva - 2001
In the top 40 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.411110

The best vintages of Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva from Winery Balbas are 2009, 2005, 2001, 2004 and 2006.

Informations about the Winery Balbas

The winery offers 25 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Ribera del Duero in the region of Castille-et-Léon

The Winery Balbas is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in the of Ribera del Duero to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Castille-et-Léon
In the top 150 of of Spain wines
In the top 40 of of Ribera del Duero wines
In the top 2500 of red wines
In the top 3000 wines of the world

The wine region of Ribera del Duero

The wine region of Ribera del Duero is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe blackberries or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, baking spice or espresso.


The wine region of Castille-et-Léon

Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.

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