El Illusionista Ribera del Duero Crianza Tempranillo 2021
Ribera del Duero, Spain·TempranilloAdd a gift messageFREE
Why we chose it“Ribera del Duero Crianza — Tempranillo at its most structured and serious. Dark, firm, mineral. This is the Spanish red I turn to when someone wants real depth.”
Kelli - Wine Buyer
About this wine
El Ilusionista Crianza is a beautifully balanced Ribera del Duero red that combines the depth of Tempranillo with the elegance of oak ageing. On the nose, it offers aromas of ripe red fruits — cherry and raspberry — alongside subtle notes of vanilla, tobacco, and a hint of spice. The palate is smooth, with a rich, well-integrated flavour profile of dark berries, leather, and a touch of smokiness, balanced by refreshing acidity and soft tannins.
Hand-harvested and aged in oak barrels, it strikes the perfect balance between fruitiness and complexity. Serve at 16–18°C alongside grilled meats, roast lamb, or paella. It also complements a variety of cheeses, especially Manchego or semi-cured goat's cheese.
About the producer
Where This Wine Comes From
Grown by El Ilusionista in Ribera del Duero, Spain — Tempranillo, shaped by the soils and seasons it calls home. Ribera del Duero's character, bottled.
Tempranillo
Spain's leading red. Cherry, leather, vanilla with oak ageing.
