Celeste Crianza (75cl, 14%)

A red wine from DO Ribera del Duero, Spain, made from 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and bottled at 14% ABV. It comes from Familia Torres at the Pago del Cielo estate. The vineyards sit at 895 metres above sea level, where extreme diurnal temperature shifts concentrate flavour in the grapes. After fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and malolactic fermentation predominantly in new barrels, the wine ages for 12 months in a blend of 55% French and 45% American oak, with 13–17% new barrels, then rests two months on the lees. The nose opens with intense black fruit, blueberry jam, dried plum, cocoa and baking spice, with vanilla, pink peppercorn and subtle earthiness. The palate is supple, with ripe red and black cherry, cedar, dried Mediterranean herbs, black olive and silky tannins. The finish is long, with lingering fruit, gentle oak spice and soft chalky tannins.