Conde de San Cristóbal Oydor 2018
Type: Red
Country: Spain
Region: Ribera del Duero
Grape Variety: 100% Tinta Fina
Alcohol Percentage: 14.5%
Viticulture: Organic Farming | Vegan Friendly
Climate: Continental and mediterranean climate, with more than 2,400 hours of annual sunlight
Terroir: With a very limited production of 900 bottles, this great wine is a tribute to the first Count of San Cristóbal, who was OYDOR of the Royal Chancery of Valladolid and Knight of Carlos III. Made with grapes from ancient Tinta Fina vineyards in the Quintana del Pidio area, in the highest and coldest part of the DO Ribera del Duero
Ageing: Aged 18 – 20 months in French oak barrels
Color: Intense garnet
Nose: Aromas of ripe red and black fruits stands out on the nose, with hints of minerality and spices
Palate: Elegant on the palate, silky and powerful at the same time, with a very characteristic freshness. A prominent and complex wine with great ageing capacity
About the Winery:
The Conde de San Cristóbal Winery is found in the historic Pago de Valdestremero in the heart of Ribera del Duero. It was founded at the beginning of the century by the Mata family, owners of the Marqués de Vargas Winery in Rioja Alta.
It was named Bodegas y Viñedos del Conde de San Cristóbal in honour of their grandfather Pelayo, 8th Count of San Cristóbal, and the link with the first Count, Julián de San Cristóbal y Eguiarreta with the area, as oydor (judge) of the Royal Appellate Court of Valladolid.
Thanks to the 7 tiles of souls in the estate, as well as the extreme temperatures and mountain winds, the wines develop high acidity levels, giving them greater structure and longevity. These opulent wines are very fruity and full-bodied with the colour typical to this wine-producing region.
