Portia Summa

Old vines, new oak, plenty of time: The Portia Summa shows what Ribera del Duero can do when all the ingredients are right.

Bodegas Portia lies in the heart of the Ribera del Duero, near Gumiel de Izán. This striking winery – designed by the renowned British architect Norman Foster – belongs to the Faustino Group and works exclusively with Tempranillo grapes from its own vineyards. The Summa is the pinnacle of this work: hand-picked grapes from vines over 60 years old, their roots firmly planted in the calcareous clay soils of the high plateau.

Fermentation and 14 months of aging in new French oak barrels shape the aroma profile: dark blackberry, cassis, and plum, underpinned by cedar, cocoa powder, and a hint of roasted herbs. The palate reveals a full body with dense, yet already integrated tannins – the long roots of old vines lend the wine a depth and fruit sweetness that the new oak does not mask. The finish is long, warm, with a slightly mineral note.

• Dishes: Lamb loin with rosemary, Ibérico pork roast, aged Manchego cheese
• Temperature: 17–18 °C, preferably decant 30 minutes beforehand
• Drinking window: Now until 2030+