Bodegas Alejandro Fernández
Tinto Pesquera Reserva
Ribera del Duero
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Tempranillo
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2028), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2028, with a drinking horizon to 2034.
The ‘18 Tinto Pesquera Reserva.
Bodegas Alejandro Fernández Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2018 is a Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Bodegas Alejandro Fernández's 2018 Tinto Pesquera Reserva should show black cherry, plum and dark berry with dried herbs. Ribera del Duero Tempranillo is expected to feel full, firm tannins holding the ripe fruit while bright acidity gives the palate a clear, energetic outline. Its peak years run from 2023 through 2028, and the broader drinking period lasts to 2034. The finish should be persistent, with spice and dark fruit edged by a gentle earthy note.
The 2018 vintage
Bodegas Alejandro Fernández's 2018 Tinto Pesquera Reserva is a Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain.
About Bodegas Alejandro Fernández
Bodegas Alejandro Fernández's Tinto Pesquera Reserva is a Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Bodegas Alejandro Fernández Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2018?
Bodegas Alejandro Fernández Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2018 is a Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain.
When should Bodegas Alejandro Fernández Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2034. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2028. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Bodegas Alejandro Fernández Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2018?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.