Emilio Moro Finca Resalso 2022
Bodegas Emilio Moro is one of the oldest leading quality producers in Ribera del Duero. The history of the family goes back 3 generations. 1st generation Emilio Moro was born in 1891 and 2nd generation Emilio Moro in 1932. Both were born in a viticulture environment surrounded by vineyards and grew up treading grapes and racking wine in their native village of Pesquera de Duero, in the province of Valladolid.
Emilio Moro taught his son, Emilio how to make wine but also to love it. Then Emilio passed along that knowledge, passion, and love for wine to the third generation. Currently the third and fourth generation together run the winery.
The vineyards were grafted with the purest clone of Tinto Fino, commonly known as Tempranillo, recovered from the oldest vineyards that the family owns, Valderramiro and Resalso. Currently the family owns more than 200 hectares. They are located between 2,400 to 3,000 feet of elevation.
The third generation lead by Javier, Rubi and Fabiola started the newest project of the family when they were looking to the area within Spain capable of producing the best white wine. They settled in Bierzo in 2016 and have been making wines there with the Godello variety ever since.
The 2021 Finca Resale is deep cherry red in color with a violet rim. It is honest, intense and very expressive on the nose. The primary aromas of Tempranillo, such as blackberry and black currant, standout. It is well-structured in the mouth with mellow tannins and well-balanced acidity.
The wine macerates on its own skins for 12 days, then malolactic fermentation occurs for 30 days in stainless steel. Finally, the wine is aged in 3 year old French oak barrels.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Tinto Fino |
| Appellation | Ribera del Duero |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | SPAIN |
| State of Origin | N/A |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
A bright and balanced version, offering ripe black plum fruit accented by pretty notes of star anise, candied violet and iron, with light tannins. - Wine Spectator
Finca Resalso is the name of a historic vineyard that was planted in 1932, the year the 2nd generation Emilio Moro was born. This is the name given to the wine made from grapes from their younger vines grown in a mixture of clay, stony and chalky soils.
