Selección

Arrocal Selección Especial is a characterful red wine from the Ribera del Duero. This Reserva is crafted from 100% Tinto Fino grapes grown on 45-year-old vines at 855 meters above sea level in Gumiel de Mercado. The grapes are carefully hand-harvested before the wine ages for 18 months in French oak barriques, adding refined structure without overshadowing the pure fruit expression.

In the glass, it displays an intense ruby-red hue with a subtle garnet rim. On the nose, you’ll encounter a lavish bouquet of forest and black fruit, think berries, blueberries and soft plums. Warm spices such as vanilla, nutmeg and clove emerge next, beautifully interwoven with roasted nuances and pure cocoa imparted by the barrique ageing.

On the palate, the wine reveals a clean, concentrated profile with a silky texture and a friendly yet full-bodied attack. Velvet-smooth, ripe tannins provide structure and deliver a long, balanced finish. A refined acidity keeps the wine fresh and promises excellent cellaring potential.

Serve the Selección Especial lightly chilled at around 15 °C. It pairs wonderfully with hearty meat stews, traditional roast lamb or grilled beef, and also complements legume dishes. Alongside aged cheeses or a slice of freshly baked bread drizzled with olive oil, it forms an irresistible combination. Store bottles lying down in a cool, dark place; this wine will evolve gracefully over the next ten years.