The Story
Asenjo & Manso ‘Ceres’ is a small production wine made from 50-year-old Tinta del País (Tempranillo) vines, named after the Greek God of the harvest and the land. A delicious style of Ribera del Duero that offers dense fruit and supple oak content, but also integrates the classic markers of the region. After both fermentations are complete in only stainless steel, the wine is moved into new and used French and American oak barrels for a full year. A beautiful wine results, full of rich leather and tobacco notes, while showing spiciness and dark fruits, as well as hints of eucalyptus and pepper. Clean oak tones lead to a satisfying finish of red and black fruits, and all of which is accompanied by ample acidity and gripping tannings.
Description
Asenjo & Manso ‘Ceres’ is a small production wine made from 50-year-old Tinta del País (Tempranillo) vines, named after the Greek God of the harvest and the land. A delicious style of Ribera del Duero that offers dense fruit and supple oak content, but also integrates the classic markers of the region. After both fermentations are complete in only stainless steel, the wine is moved into new and used French and American oak barrels for a full year. A beautiful wine results, full of rich leather and tobacco notes, while showing spiciness and dark fruits, as well as hints of eucalyptus and pepper. Clean oak tones lead to a satisfying finish of red and black fruits, and all of which is accompanied by ample acidity and gripping tannings.
