Mélida, Párpados Ribera del Duero 2020

Fresh, Modern Ribera del Duero: Párpados is the youngest red from Mélida Wines, made to be enjoyed now rather than cellared for years, with ripe, juicy fruit, round soft tannins and lively freshness instead of the heavy oak style the region is known for. Tempranillo from High Vineyards: Grapes are picked from selected plots in Quintanilla de Arriba and Olmedillo de Roa, on the higher, limestone rich Burgos side of the DO, where altitude and chalky soils help keep the wine bright and precise A Light Touch in the Cellar: Spontaneous fermentation with the grapes' own yeasts, short macerations and ageing in used oak barrels, so the fruit and the vineyard do the talking while the wood stays quietly in the background; bottled in December 2021 Made by Two Sister Winemakers: Mélida Wines is a small, hands on project from the village of Mélida in Valladolid, run by oenologist sisters Miriam and Silvia; Párpados means eyelids in Spanish, a nod to the dreams they set out to put in a bottle Tasting and Serving: Intense red with a violet rim, floral and red fruit aromas and a mineral edge; silky, broad and long with a fresh finish; lovely with roast chicken, lentil or bean stews; 75cl, 14% ABV, Contains sulphites