2018, Pesquera Reserva
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Appearance: The Pesquera Reserva features a deep cherry red color with a vibrant ruby rim, reflecting its youth and vigor. The wine’s clarity and brightness showcase its high-quality craftsmanship and bottle aging.
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Aroma: This Reserva offers a rich and complex aromatic profile, with dominant notes of ripe black cherries and red currants, beautifully intertwined with nuances of vanilla, sweet tobacco, and cedar from oak aging. Subtle hints of spices like clove and aniseed further enrich the bouquet.
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Palate: On the palate, the 2018 Pesquera Reserva is full-bodied and elegantly structured. It boasts a velvety texture with well-integrated tannins that complement the flavors of dark fruits and balsamic nuances. The mid-palate is layered with flavors of dark chocolate and coffee, leading to a long, satisfying finish.
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Cellaring Potential: This wine exhibits excellent aging potential, with its robust structure and depth of flavor indicating it could mature beautifully over the next 10 to 15 years, developing even greater complexity and smoothness.
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Serving Temperature: Best served at 16-18°C (61-64°F), allowing the wine’s depth of flavor and aromatic complexity to fully emerge.
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Food Pairings: The 2018 Pesquera Reserva pairs splendidly with rich meat dishes such as roasted lamb, grilled steak, or hearty beef stews. It also complements aged cheeses and complex pasta dishes with meat-based sauces