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VLC0322RW
3 Ases Joven
2022
Ribera del Duero
Organic Farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur
Vegan

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Ribera del Duero is located in the northwest of the country, about two hours north of Madrid, in the center of Castilla y León - Spain’s largest state. Ribera del Duero runs from the east of Aranda del Duero west towards Valladolid. Its name translates as riverbanks of the Duero, with the region’s vineyards flanking the Duero River to the north and south, stretching up to the limestone cliffs where the valley intersects with the Meseta Central - a plateau that rises between 700 and 1,000 meters above sea level. Nearly 95 percent of the DO is planted with Tempranillo. Approximately 35 percent of those vines are 25 years old or older, including about 323 hectares of vines that are more than 100 years old. Ribera del Duero has a Mediterranean climate influenced by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, but the region also experiences a high degree of continentality, marked by long, cold winters and hot, dry summers.

The story of Vinicola La Calera starts in 2008, when business partners Javier del Blanco and César Arranz established 3 Ases Vinos, with two capital partners to produce wines in Ribera del Duero. Initially they bought in grapes (a common practice in Ribera del Duero), and rented a space in a winery to produce the wines. Since then they have bought their own winery and a small 3ha plot of Tempranillo. Eventually, due to conflicts of interests (the partners wanting to go bigger and more commercial and introducing new oak) they split with their capital partners to allow them to focus on what they really want to do – small production, fresh and expressive wines. They currently produce 2 wines – 3 Ases and Pico del Castro, but a recent purchase of some dry farmed, bush planted 100 year old vines, they plan to produce a tiny production, single plot wine. 500-1000 bottles max!

Tasting note: Surprisingly light on its feet and delicate. Lesser in alcohol, in tannin and as such in body than Pico del Castro. This is an unoaked, fresh, subtle Ribera del Duero with heaps of cranberries, summer fruits and blackcurrent. A touch of pepper and spice on the finish.
Winemaking Detail: Selection takes place in the vineyard and grapes are hand-harvested in 15kg boxes. Spontaneous fermentation in small stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts. Maceration for 2 hours before pressing. Fermentation at 18ºC-20ºC for one week, with no punch downs or pump overs to extract the minimum amount of tannins and structure.
Features Black current Cranberry Strawberry White pepper Bright

Features Black current, Bright, Cranberry, Floral, Strawberry, White pepper,
Tasting note Surprisingly light on its feet and delicate. Lesser in alcohol, in tannin and as such in body than Pico del Castro. This is an unoaked, fresh, subtle Ribera del Duero with heaps of cranberries, summer fruits and blackcurrent. A touch of pepper and spice on the finish.
Drink with
Charcuterie, Roast chicken, Turkey and cranberry,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Ribera del Duero
Producer Vinicola la Calera
Wine Name 3 Ases Joven
Colour Red
Style Juicy & Ripe
Vintage 2022
Main Grape Tempranillo
Other Grapes
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.135
Production 2500
Aging 4 months in stainless steel
Soil Loam and Limestone
Time to drink Now - 2027
Winemaking Detail Selection takes place in the vineyard and grapes are hand-harvested in 15kg boxes. Spontaneous fermentation in small stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts. Maceration for 2 hours before pressing. Fermentation at 18ºC-20ºC for one week, with no punch downs or pump overs to extract the minimum amount of tannins and structure.

VLC0322RW
Vinicola la Calera
3 Ases Joven
2022
Ribera del Duero
Organic Farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur
Vegan

Ribera del Duero is located in the northwest of the country, about two hours north of Madrid, in the center of Castilla y León - Spain’s largest state. Ribera del Duero runs from the east of Aranda del Duero west towards Valladolid. Its name translates as riverbanks of the Duero, with the region’s vineyards flanking the Duero River to the north and south, stretching up to the limestone cliffs where the valley intersects with the Meseta Central - a plateau that rises between 700 and 1,000 meters above sea level. Nearly 95 percent of the DO is planted with Tempranillo. Approximately 35 percent of those vines are 25 years old or older, including about 323 hectares of vines that are more than 100 years old. Ribera del Duero has a Mediterranean climate influenced by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, but the region also experiences a high degree of continentality, marked by long, cold winters and hot, dry summers.

The story of Vinicola La Calera starts in 2008, when business partners Javier del Blanco and César Arranz established 3 Ases Vinos, with two capital partners to produce wines in Ribera del Duero. Initially they bought in grapes (a common practice in Ribera del Duero), and rented a space in a winery to produce the wines. Since then they have bought their own winery and a small 3ha plot of Tempranillo. Eventually, due to conflicts of interests (the partners wanting to go bigger and more commercial and introducing new oak) they split with their capital partners to allow them to focus on what they really want to do – small production, fresh and expressive wines. They currently produce 2 wines – 3 Ases and Pico del Castro, but a recent purchase of some dry farmed, bush planted 100 year old vines, they plan to produce a tiny production, single plot wine. 500-1000 bottles max!

Tasting note: Surprisingly light on its feet and delicate. Lesser in alcohol, in tannin and as such in body than Pico del Castro. This is an unoaked, fresh, subtle Ribera del Duero with heaps of cranberries, summer fruits and blackcurrent. A touch of pepper and spice on the finish.
Winemaking Detail: Selection takes place in the vineyard and grapes are hand-harvested in 15kg boxes. Spontaneous fermentation in small stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts. Maceration for 2 hours before pressing. Fermentation at 18ºC-20ºC for one week, with no punch downs or pump overs to extract the minimum amount of tannins and structure.
Features Black current Cranberry Strawberry White pepper Bright

Features Black current, Bright, Cranberry, Floral, Strawberry, White pepper,
Tasting note Surprisingly light on its feet and delicate. Lesser in alcohol, in tannin and as such in body than Pico del Castro. This is an unoaked, fresh, subtle Ribera del Duero with heaps of cranberries, summer fruits and blackcurrent. A touch of pepper and spice on the finish.
Drink with
Charcuterie, Roast chicken, Turkey and cranberry,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Ribera del Duero
Producer Vinicola la Calera
Wine Name 3 Ases Joven
Style Juicy & Ripe
Vintage 2022
Main Grape Tempranillo
Other Grapes
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.135
Production 2500
Aging 4 months in stainless steel
Soil Loam and Limestone
Time to drink Now - 2027
Winemaking Detail Selection takes place in the vineyard and grapes are hand-harvested in 15kg boxes. Spontaneous fermentation in small stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts. Maceration for 2 hours before pressing. Fermentation at 18ºC-20ºC for one week, with no punch downs or pump overs to extract the minimum amount of tannins and structure.