Montelium 2023 | Ribera del Duero

27.90 €

27.90 €

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Montelium 2023 is a 100% Tempranillo (Tinta del País) from Montejo de la Vega de la Serrezuela, a village in the Segovia province sitting within the DO Ribera del Duero appellation. The project is built on the expertise of co-founder and viticultor "Billy," who previously supplied grapes to Dominio de Pingus. The Montejo de la Vega sector typically reaches altitudes above 900 metres, with calcareous clay soils and a sharply continental climate that drives slow ripening and natural concentration in the fruit.

The wine spends a minimum of twelve months in high-quality French oak barrels, lending structure and texture to what is already a variety known for firm tannins and dark fruit. At only 3,000 bottles, this is the second vintage of a genuinely small-scale production project — the inaugural 2022 release amounted to just 2,000 bottles. Expect the character consistent with this altitude and grape: dense blackberry and plum fruit, a firm backbone, and the mineral tension that cool Ribera terroirs tend to deliver.

Wine Identification
Montelium is a red wine produced by Bodegas Montelium, from the 2023 vintage. It hails from the Ribera del Duero Denominación de Origen (DO) in Spain, specifically within the Castilla y León region. The vineyards are situated in Montejo de la Vega de la Serrezuela, located at the Segovian extreme of the appellation.

Origin and Winemaking
This project is led by viticulturist "Billy," who supplied grapes to Dominio de Pingus for many years before establishing this micro-project. The vineyards sit at an altitude of approximately 900 meters, characterized by clay-limestone soils and an extreme continental climate defined by short, intense summers and cool nights. This environment promotes slow, aromatic ripening.

The wine is made exclusively from Tempranillo grapes, locally known as Tinta del País. Following harvest, the wine undergoes a minimum of twelve months of aging in high-quality French oak barrels. Production is limited, with this second vintage yielding only 3,000 bottles, following an initial release of under 2,000 bottles in 2022.

Tasting Notes and Profile
Montelium presents concentrated black fruit characteristics on the nose and palate. The wine exhibits a firm tannic structure, which is effectively balanced by notable freshness. This freshness gives the wine its balance. The high altitude of the vineyards is reflected in the wine's distinct character, offering precision in aroma and a structured mouthfeel typical of the region’s cooler sites.

Overall Character
Montelium represents a focused expression of Ribera del Duero’s high-altitude terroir. By combining traditional Tempranillo with specific climatic conditions and rigorous oak aging, the wine delivers a profile that is both powerful and refined, appealing to those who appreciate structured reds with clear varietal identity and regional specificity.