Alonso del Yerro is the emblematic wine of a bodega in which a series of very noble values are unified: love for the family, respect for the environment and a passion for excellence. Javier Alonso and María del Yerro started up their project in the year 2002 with great anticipation and a very clear objective: to produce a singularly different wine in the Ribera del Duero, a wine that would permit a natural expression of the land and of the grape, that might commence modest yet would also be distinguished, a mature and profound wine but not oaky.
To achieve their goal, Javier and María don't stint on resources and rely upon the involvement of talented professionals, with whom they share that same love of vines and passion for wine, and the invaluable advice of Stéphane Derenoncourt, an innovative oenologist, a strong supporter of artisanal work, a follower of biodynamic methods and an adviser as well to important Bordeaux wineries, a "small" detail which will not pass unnoticed on getting to know this wine.
Together they have successfully produced this wine which combines the Tempranillo variety's character with the distinguishing nuances of each vintage. The grapes come from the vineyards on the Santa Marta estate (Roa, Burgos), a series of parcels, 26 hectares in total, characterised by very diverse soils, mainly limestone, ranging from the Ribera's typical red clay to gravelly sand; a diversity which imparts complexity to a wine of great freshness and elegance overall, in which fruit expression predominates over the usual robustness of so many Ribera del Duero reds.
What does this wine taste like?
With intense aromas of ripe red fruit, notes of spices and liquorice on the nose, Alonso del Yerro elegantly expresses on the palate varietal notes (flowers and liquorice), fresh fruit and touches of toasting endowed by its stay in barrel. It's flavoursome, luscious, generous, structured, with plenty of body and shows a good balance between its acidity, alcohol and powerfulness. With lovely silky tannins, it's long and very persistent.
Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Drinking and storing
Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC
Food pairing
Iberian pork secreto / Sheep cheese / Ox fillet
Ratings and awards
2020
92 PK
2019
93 PK
2018
94 PK
2017
93 PK
93 PN
2016
94 PK
2015
92+ PK
PK: ParkerPN: Peñín
Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker
Customer reviews
4.5/5
15 reviews
Vintage:
Sort by:
by: Gus (12/09/2019) - Vintage 2014
0
Enjoyable!
This is a very pleasant and easy drinking red wine. Nothing particularly different about it so maybe not one I will be buying again immediately as their are so many good wines in this price bracket. Enjoyable but not a standout wine for me.
by: Robert Riddiough (16/02/2017) - Vintage 2012
0
Make red wine great again!
Yes Ribera del duro as always has a great climate , Excelent manegment skills and the end results speak for them self.As to the prices,Excelent value again great!
by: Ksandstr (09/03/2021) - Vintage 2016
0
To much acid
I hope it will be better laying on the back in the cellar a few years
by: Expatriator 69 (05/07/2021) - Vintage 2016
1
Añada 2011
En boca se nos antoja carnoso, potente, con buen ataque y con los taninos marcados. De acidez alta mostrándose altivo, imponente, con una fuerza descomunal, de recia estructura y gran personalidad. El ensamblaje con la madera ha sido brutal, con un retronasal para recordar. Notas de regaliz, de castañas asadas, algarrobas y olivas negras. También hay un final frutal, a moras y arándanos. Su persistencia es bárbara, más de cuatro minutos, parece que nunca se irá el post-gusto del último trago...delicioso. Vinazo en todas sus fases.
by: alfonsonorte (30/11/2017) - Vintage 2013
0
Por debajo de lo esperado
Comienzo plano. Pronto comienza a abrirse en nariz con aromas especiados bien definidos; en cambio, en boca continúa algo áspero e indefinido, sin los esperados recuerdos a frutos rojos. 20 minutos más tarde aparece un potente postgusto a pimienta. Buen vino, pero hay opciones mejores de crianzas en Ribera del Duero.
Winemaking
Ageing period
12 months
Barrel age
Mostly new
Type of wood
French oak
Vineyards
Vine age
33 years
Soil
Limestone / Red clay / Marl
Climate
Continental
The winery
Viñedos Alonso del Yerro
The name Alonso del Yerro is familiar to many of us as a famous winery and well-established among the Ribera del Duero's greats. There's no doubting this, but a fact not so well-known is that it began life back in 2002, when husband and wife Javier Alonso and María del Yerro decided to make their dream of producing fine wines a reality in Roa (Burgos). From then on, their popularity and the quality of their wines have continued on a rapid rise, thanks to exacting standards and...
Special offer available for a minimum purchase of £99. Discount voucher valid for four weeks from issue date. Cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions except for the free delivery special offer.