Dominio Basconcillos Ribera del Duero Tinto Roble

Some twenty years ago, José María Basconcillos was searching for a
special spot for a vineyard in one of the areas of greatest tradition in
Spanish winemaking - at Gumiel de Izan in Ribera del Duero. Here, where
Benedictine monks originally brought their knowledge of the cultivation
of vines, he continues the tradition of crafting quality wines with
utmost respect for authenticity, integrity and care of the environment.
It was in 2000 that José Maria first established Dominio Basconcillos in
the north of the region by planting 50 hectares of ungrafted
Tempranillo vines at an elevated 1000m altitude. The cooler air here
helps ensure that the estate produces elegant, expressive wines that
truly do reflect their precise origins. The natural qualities of this
site allowed José Maria to start working organically resulting in the
estate being certified organic since 2004. The altitude of the vineyard,
the profile of the terrain, the diurnal temperature difference between
night and day, the movement and purity of the air as well as low yields
combined with organic/biodynamic viticultural practices result in wines
of high quality and outstanding expression. Once in the cellar, the
grapes (which have been harvested by hand) are hand sorted on sorting
tables, separating any cluster that does not meet the stringent criteria
of maturity, health and cleanliness. Only indigenous yeasts are used in
fermentations. All winemaking here is the responsibility of Bordeaux
trained oenologist Francisco Barona and his team. He seeks concentration
of flavours with maximum freshness and perfect balance. Wines are
typically matured in a mix of French and American oak barrels for
varying lengths of time,depending on the style of wine being produced.
Our selection, the "6 meses en Barrica"  is matured for 6 months in this
mix of barrels.