Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero is a signature, deeply expressive red wine produced by Bodegas Emilio Moro in the heart of the Ribera del Duero region in Castile and León, Spain. The Moro family has been dedicated to winemaking for three generations, cultivating a distinct clone of Tempranillo known as Tinto Fino that thrives in the harsh, high-altitude climate of the region. This flagship bottling perfectly encapsulates the estate's identity, bridging rich fruit intensity with refined oak elegance and impressive structural depth.

Why You'll Love It

This wine stands out for its bold character, plush texture, and brilliant freshness. Grown in high-altitude vineyards along the Duero River, the vines experience dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, allowing the grapes to achieve full phenolic ripeness while retaining lively acidity. Matured carefully in a combination of French and American oak barrels, it delivers a harmonious balance between opulent dark berry fruit, sweet spice, and polished, well-integrated tannins that make it immediately captivating yet well-suited for further cellaring.

Vineyard & Production

The grapes are hand-harvested from mature estate vineyards situated in Pesquera de Duero, planted on clay, limestone, and stony soils at elevations reaching over 800 metres above sea level. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks using selected yeasts, with daily pump-overs to extract rich colour and fine tannins. The wine then matures for around twelve to fourteen months in French and American oak barrels, allowing it to gain textural complexity, subtle toast notes, and structural polish prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, it presents a deep cherry-red colour with bright purple highlights. The nose opens with an intense and enticing bouquet of ripe blackberries, dark plums, and crushed blueberries, layered with notes of vanilla, cocoa, toasted cedar, and a subtle touch of dried liquorice. On the palate, it is full-bodied, rich, and velvety, delivering a wave of dark berry fruit flavours supported by firm, round tannins and a crisp beam of natural acidity that carries into a long, persistent, and satisfying finish.

Perfect Pairings

With its generous structure, rich fruit core, and subtle oak spice, this Ribera del Duero is an outstanding companion for robust meat dishes and Spanish cuisine. It pairs magnificently with roasted suckling pig (cochinillo), grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked lamb shanks, and braised beef short ribs. It is also an excellent match for cured Spanish meats like Jamón Ibérico, wild mushroom dishes, and mature hard cheeses such as Manchego or Zamorano.

Grape Varieties

100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)

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