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Pesquera is one of the legendary estates of Spain. It was under this label that Alejandro Fernandez made the 100% Tempranillo wines that launched the Ribera del Duero region on to the world stage. Alejandro personifies the mercurial 20th-Century Spanish experience. A family breadwinner from the age of thirteen, he went on to become one of the greats of modern Spanish viticulture and a pioneer in both Ribera and with the Tempranillo grape. Pesquera was the first estate he established and the one that launched his fame. Tinto Pesquera is made in a traditional manner and is aged a minimum of 18 months in oak, with selected Reservas and Grandes Reservas remaining in barrel for 24 months and longer. The style today balances the concentration of low yields with the classic complexity of the traditional approach. "The 2004 Tinto Pesquera (Crianza), from a great vintage, is opaque purple with a fragrant nose of lead pencil, earth, black currants, and blackberry liqueur that jumps from the glass. This is followed by a sexy wine with layered blue and black fruits intertwined with ripe tannins and good acidity. This superb, beautifully balanced effort should evolve for 4-6 years and drink well for another 10-15." 93 Points, The Wine Advocate #169 "Ripe blackberry and plum on the nose, with an almost roasted quality. Then bright, sweet and fresh on the palate, with vibrant blackberry and cassis flavors, notes of minerals and licorice and a silky texture. For such depth and power of flavor there's striking purity and finesse. Sweet, energetic and persistent on the finish, with an endless procession of fresh dark berry flavors. A wonderful vintage for this wine." 92 Points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 06
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