Dominio Fournier Crianza, Ribera del Duero

A bold, elegant red from Dominio Fournier, this 2016 Crianza is made entirely with Tinta del País grapes, also more commonly known as Tempranillo. The grapes were hand-picked and then fermented in stainless steel and wood, before the wine was aged for 12 months in 80% French and 20% American oak. Full of juicy black fruit and hints of spice, it's a star pairing with mature cheeses.

Nestled in a natural meander of the Duero river, Dominio Fournier is not only located in the heart of the Ribera del Duero, but on the very banks of the river that defines this pre-eminent Spanish wine region. Here, over 800m above sea level, gnarled old bush vines root down through the boulder-strewn alluvial terraces of the Duero, yielding Tinta del País grapes of exceptional intensity and quality. The estate was acquired by the Gonzalez family in 2019, who have set the goal of creating the finest wines in Ribera del Duero.