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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. 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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. 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