Balbás Ancestral 2018 is a testament to the legacy of Ribera del Duero, a wine crafted with care and tradition. Made exclusively from the finest Tempranillo grapes, this exceptional wine celebrates the rich history and dynamic terroir of the region. Aged to perfection, Balbás Ancestral combines the depth of dark fruits with the complexity of oak maturation, offering a wine that is both powerful and refined.
On the nose, it reveals an inviting bouquet of ripe blackberries, cherries, and plums, intertwined with elegant hints of tobacco, leather, and spices. On the palate, the wine showcases the hallmark of Ribera del Duero: a harmonious balance between bold fruit flavors and structured tannins. The well-integrated oak adds layers of complexity, creating a smooth and lingering finish. The balance of acidity and tannins ensures that Balbás Ancestral 2018 will age gracefully, making it a wine to savor for years to come.
Rohit –
Balbas Ancestral 🇪🇦 is absolutely something different🤔 Presenting it self in a small round bottle, made out from traditions in days gone by⌛ Notes of ripe strawberry raspberry, nutmeg and graphite Long finish and velvety tannins ✔️👍 ♥️ 🇺🇦
pritha –
Excelente Tempranillo their nothing else to said, the Tempranillo of remarks tastes from bouquet to taste – strong oak tabaco , strong, well balanced,
Stefen K –
Ribera red, aged for 24M in foudres of french oak. A little closed in the
beginning, nicely opening up then. Complex, powerful. Feels elegant for 15%.
Deep ruby color.
Nose of nutty notes, cedar, dried leaves, incense, red fruit, sour cherry, dark fruit, toasted dark fruit, herbal & floral notes, hibiscus, red fruit marmelade.
dark fruit, sour cherry, black cherry, chocolate, chocolate coated cherry, red fruit marmelade, floral, hibiscus, cream
Med to med+ body, med acidity, med+ to high tannins, med finish.
Rowen –
Beautiful dark purple color, aromas of black fruit and vanilla. Made with a selection of their finest grapes. This is a great Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. Strong bodied yet medium acids and medium-strong tannins. The wine is great to taste or to keep a few more years in your cellar. Long finish. I enjoyed it and would love to visit Bodegas Balbás soon.