| Region of production: | Ribera del Duero |
| Winery Location: | Valladolid |
| Year Established: | 1970 |
Vineyard Holdings
200 ha
Top Wines Produced & Inaugural Vintage
- Pesquera Janus Gran Reserva: 100% Tempranillo from some of the highest vineyard parcels in the region. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, followed by three years of aging in a combination of American and French oak barrels, then three years maturing in bottle. Inaugural vintage 1975.
Average Total Production
- N/A
Summary
Founded in 1970 by Alejandro Fernández and his wife, Tinto Pesquera is a prominent producer in the Ribera del Duero region and has been an inspiration to other local vignerons such as Peter Sisseck of Dominio de Pingus. The Tinto Pesquera wines are made exclusively with Tempranillo grapes. The winery is now part of a larger entity, Grupo Pesquera, that also includes Condado de Haza, Dehesa la Granja, and El Vínculo.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Tinto Pesquera’s vineyards exist on some of the highest points in the Ribera del Duero region. Fernandez utilizes drip irrigation, which he believes is necessary in warm vintages. All fruit is hand-harvested and undergoes fermentation with natural yeasts. Fernandez never fines nor filters his wines, seeking to maintain their character.
Producer Website: Tinto Pesquera