A Taste of Ribera del Duero’s Monteabellón

This week, I’ve been sampling some Spanish wines. In this case two from Monteabellón in the Ribera del Duero region. While I’m familiar with the region by reputation, I’m excited to learn more about it and delve into the unique characteristics of these wines. Join me on this journey of discovery. Disclosure: Wines were provided as…

Wine of the Day; 2014 Dominio del Aguila Pícaro Clarete

Don’t call it rosé. It’s pink, but it’s clarete…This is an alluring and memorable wine, I won’t forget anytime soon! Don’t call it rosé. It’s pink, but it’s clarete.  Many years ago this was a common product of Ribera del Duero, not classically a rosé but certainly pink in color, made by the direct pressing…