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Spec sheet

TypeRed wine
Region
Grapes
Producer
AllergensContains sulfites
Alcohol contenti14.5%

The wine

María is the maximum expression of the excellence and quality of the Ribera reds produced by Alonso del Yerro. It's only made in the best vintages and exclusively using grapes from vineyards of incomparable character which date back to 1989. It combines the elegance derived from the chalky gravel with the structure gained from the clay to create a captivating wine that makes an unforgettable impression.

After a late harvest by hand with very low yields and a meticulous grape selection, it's fermented in 60-hl casks. The wine subsequently matures in French barrels for 18 months. Finally, it's bottled without filtration followed by a repose in bottle for several more months.

Behind the cork of this iconic wine there lies hidden an impressive red, with dense tears, which exudes aromas of ripe black fruit, intense toasty notes and blue flowers. Full-bodied, it's crammed with ripe tannins and fresh earthy hints. A warm, mineral and slightly smoky finish.

Drinking and storing

Serve between 14ºC and 16ºC

Food pairing

Roasts / Oven-cooked pork / Wild boar

Ratings and awards

202093 PK
201994 PK
201895 PK
201695 PK
201593+ PK
201493 PK
PK: Parker

Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker

The 2018 María is a selection from two plots that seem to complement each other nicely. This is always a more powerful and concentrated wine that sees more new oak (around 25%) where the wine matures for 15 months and needs more time in bottle. It's a modern classical Ribera with 14.5% alcohol and with the freshness and balance from the 2018 vintage. The tannins are very fine, and the wine is full-bodied and fills your mouth. It will improve with more bottle aging. 7,000 bottles and 100 magnums were filled in July 2021.

— Luis Gutiérrez (31/01/2023)Robert Parker Wine Advocate Vintage 2018 - 95 PARKER

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The winery

Viñedos Alonso del Yerro

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...

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