Valderiz Tomas Esteban
Ribera del Duero,
2017
130,00 €
Characteristics
▫ VIEW
It presents with a deep, almost opaque ruby color, with garnet highlights that speak of concentration and age.
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▫ NOSE
It's a wine that doesn't reveal itself immediately, it needs air, time... and when it does, it unfurls layers of ripe black fruit, plum, blackberry, accompanied by cocoa, coffee, sweet spices, and licorice. The oak is present, but integrated, adding depth without overshadowing the fruit.
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▫ Mouth
It is powerful, full-bodied, and structured. The tannins are firm, dense, and enveloping, the acidity supports the whole, and the alcohol brings warmth without overwhelming. The finish is long, persistent, with notes of black fruit, toasty undertones, and an elegant echo that lingers.
⭐ Dry-aged beef rib steak
The richness and intensity of the cut find balance in the wine's structure.
Wine and meat play on the same level.
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⭐ T-Bone / Tomahawk
Large, characteristic cuts.
Powerful, direct, and uncompromising pairing.
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Black Angus Ribeye
The marbling balances the wine's tannins, creating a deep pairing.
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Black Angus sirloin steak
Structure and power that elevate the flavor of meat without overpowering it.
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⭐ Oxtail
The mellow texture and depth of the dish find a perfect ally in the structure of the wine.
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▫ Oxtail cannelloni
More refined, but just as intense.
Tomás Esteban was born from very selected vineyards —El Abuelo, Miguelón, and Matallana— where Tinta del País is expressed with a unique intensity.
Clayey-calcareous soils with sand, very low yields, and meticulous vineyard work mark the origin of this wine. The challenging 2017 vintage resulted in more concentrated, deep, and expressive grapes.
Fermentation is spontaneous, without any artificial aids, in large volume vats. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in barrels, integrating the wine's structure from the beginning.
Then comes the time: 30 months in new French oak (100%). Here, the wine is built, refined, and finds its balance.
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A wine that doesn't seek to impress... but to leave its mark.
