Sensia Ribera del Duero - An impressive Ribera del Duero from Peñaranda in the east of the region, a combination of 85% unoaked and 15% aged 14 months in American oak, all Tinto Fino from low yielding mature vineyards. Real potential and lots of interest here as you enjoy the amiably chubby fruit and lively acidity.
The dynamic duo, South African winemaker Bruce Jack, of Flagstone Winery, and Ed Adams MW hatched the plan to start La Báscula based on a shared passion for Spanish wine, tapas, Paella, flamenco... all things Spanish! Six years ago the first wines from Jumilla were created under the La Báscula name and since then their vision has steadily expanded to cover winemaking projects in Yecla, Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Catalonia and Alicante.
La Báscula meaning 'weighing scales' in Spanish is entirely appropriate as all the wines show a wonderful balance between high quality grapes from local varieties and world class winemaking. Bruce and Ed work with a handful of small, likeminded producers, including Juan Gil, to produce an varied range of modern Spanish wines with an innovative twist.
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