Winery Balbas - Tradicion - Ardal Ribera del Duero

Winery BalbasTradicion - Ardal Ribera del Duero

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Tradicion - Ardal Ribera del Duero of Winery Balbas is a red wine from the region of Ribera del Duero of Castille-et-Léon.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Tempranillo.
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.

Taste structure of the Tradicion - Ardal Ribera del Duero from the Winery Balbas

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Tradicion - Ardal Ribera del Duero 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 Tradicion - Ardal Ribera del Duero of Winery Balbas in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Balbas's Tradicion - Ardal Ribera del Duero.

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

Tradicion - Ardal Ribera del Duero - 2018
In the top 100 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Tradicion - Ardal Ribera del Duero - 2015
In the top 100 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Tradicion - Ardal Ribera del Duero - 2014
In the top 100 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Tradicion - Ardal Ribera del Duero - 2013
In the top 100 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Tradicion - Ardal Ribera del Duero - 2012
In the top 100 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Tradicion - Ardal Ribera del Duero - 2010
In the top 100 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Tradicion - Ardal Ribera del Duero - 2009
In the top 100 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 2.8110.500

The best vintages of Tradicion - Ardal Ribera del Duero from Winery Balbas are 2010, 2006, 2018, 2013 and 2014.

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 15 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 great 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 15000 of of Spain wines
In the top 850 of of Ribera del Duero wines
In the top 100000 of red wines
In the top 200000 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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The word of the wine: Private cellar

A term that designates an estate or a château belonging to a winegrower or a family, as opposed to a cooperative cellar that brings together member winegrowers.

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