Dominio del Aguila Reserva

Crafted in the famed Ribera del Duero region of Castilla y León, Spain, Dominio del Águila Reserva is an extraordinary, highly acclaimed Spanish red wine produced by visionary winemaker Jorge Monzón and Isabel Rodero. Situated in the historic village of La Aguilera, the domain's vineyards consist of ancient, high-altitude bush vines (mostly 80 to over 100 years old) planted at over 850 meters above sea level on sandy, clay-limestone soils. While dominated by Tempranillo (Tinta del País), these historic field blends naturally include co-planted indigenous varieties such as Blanca del País (Albillo Mayor), Garnacha, and Bobal. Jorge Monzón, whose resume includes stints at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Vega Sicilia, applies rigorous organic farming and traditional non-interventional winemaking: foot-trodden whole clusters, ambient yeast co-fermentation in concrete vats, and long, patient aging for over 30 months in custom French oak barrels in deep 15th-century underground cellars. The resulting Reserva is a masterpiece of dark berry concentration, fine chalky tannins, and thrilling high-altitude freshness.

Food Pairing: Roasted suckling pig (cochinillo), grilled prime ribeye steak, braised lamb shanks with rosemary, wild boar stew, roasted venison tenderloin, and cured Spanish cheeses like aged Manchego.