Bodegas Portia Prima La Encina Ribera del Duero

A deep garnet-ruby with aromas of blackberry, cassis, dark plum. As well as herbs, licorice, and subtle toasty oak notes. Full of flavors of ripe dark berries, graphite minerality, espresso and toffee. Bodegas Portia is the latest project from Grupo Faustino, established in 2010. It operates within the Ribera del Duero “Golden Triangle” and features vineyards in prime zones like Roa, Gumiel de Mercado, Sotillo, and Villanueva.

Classification: DO (Denominación de Origen)

Grape Varietal: Tempranillo

Feature: Sustainable

Country: Spain

Region: Ribera del Duero

Appellation: Gumiel de Mercado

Grape Profile: Tempranillo grapes generally exhibit flavors of plum and berries, accompanied by notes of tobacco, cedar, and leather from oak aging. The wines tend to have a noticeably deep ruby color, medium to high tannin levels, and medium acidity.

Region Profile: Ribera del Duero is one of Spain’s premier wine regions, located along the Duero River in Castilla y León. The region is known for its high-altitude vineyards, temperature variations, and diverse soils, which contribute to the robust character of its wines.

Pair with: Grilled lamb chops, roasted pork loin, or a hearty beef stew. Spanish charcuterie, such as chorizo and jamón ibérico. Aged cheeses like Manchego and Idiazabal. Roasted Vegetables.