Tinto Pesquera - Ribera del Duero 'Millenium Gran Reserva' 2018

Tinto Pesquera is the realisation of the dream of Alejandro Fernández and Esperanza Rivera, who in 1975 began making their first wines in an old 16th century stone wine press in Pesquera de Duero. Their vision and dedication were fundamental to vindicate the value of the Ribera del Duero terroir, contributing significantly to the recognition and development of this wine region.

The winery, thanks to its pioneering approach to the production of wines made from Tempranillo grapes, craft techniques are combined with technological innovations. This commitment to quality and authenticity has allowed Tinto Pesquera to produce exceptional red wines that reflect the particularities of each vintage and terroir, always maintaining their original essence and a constant commitment to craftsmanship.

In addition, as part of the Vindesía, the Familia Fernández Rivera group's wine tourism label, Tinto Pesquera offers the wine tourism experience at ‘El Lagar’, through which visitors can immerse themselves in the magic of Ribera del Duero wine and tradition. Thanks to its various activities and tastings, wine lovers can discover the secrets of the winery and connect with the rich history behind it. This experience includes a a tour through the different areas of wine production, from the historical area to the most modern and avant-garde, allowing the visitor to observe first-hand the constant evolution of the winery.

True to the family philosophy, Today, the second and third generations of the Fernández Rivera family hold hands and continue to champion the development of high quality wines, with an eye to the future, but without losing sight of the essence and values that gave rise to Tinto Pesquera. This balance between tradition and innovation continues to position the winery as a reference in the Ribera del Duero and in the world of wine.

Millenium is elegance – the ultimate expression of a gran reserva wine. Its origins date in 1996, when the first vintage was made, and its grapes come from the Viña Alta plot. This is a well-balanced and complex wine with amazing ageing potential.

The Millenium red wine is made only with excellent vintages and it comes from Viña Alta, the oldest estate planted by Alejandro Fernández in Pesquera de Duero in the late 1960s. This wine is the only wine that Familia Fernández Rivera ages in French oak barrels.

"The first 2018 Millenium of its kind was released from the 1996 vintage in 2000 and comes from one special plot, Vina Alta Cascajo, a distinct spot, flat with sedimentary soils, sand, gravel, and river pebbles. All French oak is used for aging, the only wine from the producer in which this is true, for 26 months in this case. It is a supremely elegant wine of refined tannins, blue fruit, more savory with less salinity, textured and lengthy. It should continue to shine through 2048." - 95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

"Complex nose with plenty of sweet spices, pine cones, vanilla and black walnuts to the blackberries and black mushrooms. A hint of bergamot. Tight and creamy on the palate. Don’t be put off by the wood tannins if you open it and drink it while it is young. The fine-grained tannins mesh nicely with the full-bodied palate. While this is quite plush with an old-school Ribera del Duero style, the quality is still impressive. Needs time and should age well in the next 10-15 years. Better from 2026." - 94 Points, James Suckling

Producer: Bodegas Pesquera

Country: Spain

Region: Castilla y León

Varietal: Tempranillo

Appellation: Ribera del Duero

Vintage: 2018

Size: 750ml