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Finca Río Negro
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Finca Río Negro2021

Finca Río Negro · Vino de Pago Río Negro

Cherry red with violet-shaded rims and high color intensity. An intense, deep and complex bouquet with a prevalence of blackberries, well blended with lighter oak notes, subtle mineral hints and balsamic notes. Powerful and elegant on the palate, with a full body, silky texture and long aftertaste.

Pairs with: Bone-in rib steak, grilled lamb and bean stews with cured sausage. Its combination of black fruit, structure and oak carries red meats and hearty dishes.

Awards

  • 91 Points · James Suckling, 2020
  • 90 Points · James Suckling, 2019
  • 91 Points · James Suckling, 2018
  • 91 Points · Guía Peñín, 2021
  • 91 Points · Guía Peñín, 2020
  • 91 Points · Guía Peñín, 2019
  • 94 Points · Guía Vinos Gourmets 2025, 2021
  • 17 Points · Jancis Robinson, 2019
  • 16.5 Points · Jancis Robinson, 2016
  • 16.5 Points · Jancis Robinson, 2015
  • 92 Points · Vivir el Vino, 2021
  • 91 Points · Vivir el Vino, 2020

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SKU
RV-ES-FRN-STD-750
Type
Red
Grapes
Tempranillo 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Tinto Fragoso
Country
Spain
Region
Vino de Pago Río Negro
Vintage
2021
Alcohol
14.5%
Bottle size
750 ml
Case pack
12 bottles

Winemaking

Vineyard planted between 1999 and 2005 on a single Cordon Royat system, yield capped under 5,000 kg/hectare, manually harvested in 18 kg crates. Limestone soils with a top layer of clay and stone pebbles, acidic and poor in nutrients. Harvested September 26 – October 18 in a year with 691 liters of rainfall. Cold maceration before a slow fermentation at 23°C, followed by malolactic fermentation, then aged 12 months in medium-toast French Allier (75%) and American (25%) oak barrels. Alcohol 14.5%; pH 3.73; acidity 5 g/L tartaric acid; residual sugar 2.1 g/L. Production: 58,016 bottles. Grape composition as stated by the winery: Tempranillo 50%, Syrah 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon (percentage not given on the sheet), Merlot 5%, Tinto Fragoso 5%.

About Finca Río Negro

Located in Cogolludo (Guadalajara), at the foothills of the Sierra Norte de Guadalajara Natural Park. In 1998 the Fuentes family founded Finca Río Negro, reviving a winemaking tradition wiped out by phylloxera in the 1920s. Since 2025 the estate holds Vino de Pago status, Spain's highest quality designation. At 1,000 meters above sea level, it is among the highest vineyards at this latitude in Europe, with the nearest neighboring vineyard 60 km away. The 44-hectare estate is divided into 36 plots of Tempranillo, Tinto Fragoso, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Gewürztraminer on old, nutrient-poor ‘raña’ soils over limestone. The vineyard and winery are certified organic by the European Union.

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