{"title":"Alejandro Fernández","description":"Alejandro Fernández, a pioneer of top-quality wines from the Ribera del Duero, exemplifies what drives the pioneering spirit. He planted vines in the 1970s, while other farmers in the region were clearing their vineyards for more profitable sugar beets. Alejandro Fernández\u0026#39;s rise from humble beginnings to one of the most important winemakers is legendary. The man from Pesquera, a village on the Duero River, dreamed of owning his own winery from early childhood. However, the first half of his life brought him no closer to this dream. He worked as a farm laborer, a carpenter, and finally as a sales representative for an agricultural machinery factory. Only when the factory went out of business did Alejandro begin to build his own life in the Ribera del Duero. He took out a loan, bought a vineyard and some old cellar equipment, and named the winery after his birthplace: Tinto Pesquera – the red from Pesquera. That was in 1974. Alejandro was 42 years old, and his home, Ribera del Duero, was a largely unknown wine region. But that was about to change. The self-taught winemaker focused on uncompromising quality, high extract, and above all, the Tempranillo grape. He increasingly won over admirers for his rich and concentrated wines, helping Alejandro, and with him the entire region, achieve a breakthrough. Yet despite his global success, Alejandro Fernández remained incredibly down-to-earth and, above all, restless. He founded three more wineries for his four daughters in Ribera del Duero, La Mancha, and Tierra del Vino de Zamora, proving time and again that he was the undisputed master of Tempranillo.","products":[{"product_id":"condado-de-haza-crianza","title":"Condado de Haza Crianza","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCondado de Haza Crianza\u003c\/strong\u003e from Alejandro Fernández is a red wine for all those who want to experience the heart of Castile in a glass — powerful, full of character and with an elegance that one does not expect in this price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it shines a deep purplish-red with violet reflections. The nose opens with dark blackberry fruit, blackcurrant, and a hint of violet—underpinned by cedarwood, dark chocolate, espresso, and a subtle tobacco note. A bouquet that reveals depth without being overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Open it with a slowly braised rack of lamb, a mature Manchego cheese, or on an evening that allows time to linger. It\u0026#39;s perfect for moments when you give a good wine the attention it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alejandro Fernández","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":52694832447824,"sku":"V03077","price":18.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2022","offer_id":53093110710608,"sku":"V03077-2022","price":18.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/alejandro-fernandez-condado-de-haza-crianza-rotwein.webp?v=1779807916"},{"product_id":"tinto-pesquera-reserva","title":"Tinto Pesquera Reserva","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pesquera Reserva by Alejandro Fernández is one of the wines that have put Ribera del Duero on the world map – concentrated, complex and with real aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In 1972, Alejandro Fernández laid the foundation for modern wine culture in the Duero Valley with Finca Pesquera. His Reserva matures for several years in American oak before being released – a style that shaped the wine long before Ribera del Duero became a DO.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it shines a vibrant garnet red with blue-red reflections. The nose offers blackberry, cassis, and vanilla, along with a hint of toasty aromas from barrel aging. 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The estate has remained true to this conviction ever since. The vines grow on the Castilian plateau at an altitude of over 750 meters, with a continental climate: hot summers and cold nights, which contribute to both concentration and acidity. The comparison to Château Pétrus, once made by Robert Parker, brought Pesquera international acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e After \u003cb\u003e18 months of aging in American oak\u003c\/b\u003e and a further six months in the bottle, the wine displays an intense ruby ​​red color with bluish highlights in the glass. The nose offers aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and vanilla, underpinned by hints of toasted oak and leather. On the palate, medium to firm tannins, well-integrated sweetness, and a long, spicy finish with coffee notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature 16–18 °C. Drinking window until approximately 2027. \u003cb\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/b\u003e leg of lamb with herbs, grilled Ibérico Secreto or mature Manchego.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alejandro Fernández","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":52694875603280,"sku":"V03078","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2022","offer_id":53093150097744,"sku":"V03078-2022","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_tinto_pesquera_crianza_do_2.webp?v=1771237790"},{"product_id":"dehesa-la-granja","title":"Dehesa La Granja","description":"The grapes for Dehesa La Granja grow in a unique microclimate shaped by the waters of the Guareña River. In the glass, it displays a cherry-red color, while the nose offers aromas reminiscent of jam and dark berries. A robust, full-bodied red with beautiful tannins, the wine\u0026#39;s oak aging is evident. It is aged in American oak barrels. The rise of Alejandro Fernández from humble beginnings to one of the most important winemakers is legendary. Born in Pesquera, a village on the Duero River, he dreamed of owning his own winery from early childhood. However, the first half of his life brought him no closer to this dream. He worked as a farm laborer, a carpenter, and finally as a sales representative for an agricultural machinery factory. Only when the factory went out of business did Alejandro begin to build his own life. He took out a loan, bought a vineyard and some old cellar equipment, and named the winery after his birthplace: Tinto Pesquera – the red from Pesquera. That was in 1974. Alejandro was 42 years old, and his home, Ribera del Duero, was a largely unknown wine region. But that was about to change. The self-taught winemaker focused on uncompromising quality, high extract, and above all, the Tempranillo grape. He increasingly won over admirers of his rich and concentrated wines. One of them was the young Robert M. Parker, whose discovery of Tinto Pesquera, dubbed \u0026quot;Spain\u0026#39;s Pétrus,\u0026quot; propelled Alejandro and, with him, the entire region to stardom. But despite his global success, Alejandro Fernández remained incredibly down-to-earth and, above all, tireless. He founded three more wineries in Ribera, La Mancha, and the Tierra del Vino de Zamora for his four daughters, proving time and again that he was the undisputed master of Tempranillo.","brand":"Alejandro Fernández","offers":[{"title":"2020","offer_id":52694878880080,"sku":"V03103","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2021","offer_id":52870642893136,"sku":"V03103-2021","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_dehesa_la_granja_1.webp?v=1771237805"},{"product_id":"condado-de-haza-reserva","title":"Condado de Haza Reserva","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondado de Haza Reserva\u003c\/strong\u003e by Alejandro Fernández is a red wine from the heart of Ribera del Duero—powerful, profound, and bearing the unmistakable signature of one of Spain\u0026#39;s most important winemakers. If you appreciate wines that display character yet retain elegance, this is the perfect wine for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it shines a rich, intense red with violet reflections. On the nose, it unfolds a dense array of aromas from \u003cem\u003eripe dark fruits\u003c\/em\u003e —blackberry, plum, black cherry—complemented by delicate notes of vanilla and cinnamon, resulting from \u003cstrong\u003e24 months of aging in barrique barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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