Familia Fernández Rivera
Tinto Pesquera Reserva
Ribera del Duero
2012
Vintage
Varietal
Tempranillo
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2018-2027), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2027, with a drinking horizon to 2034.
The ‘12 Tinto Pesquera Reserva.
Familia Fernández Rivera Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2012 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
Familia Fernández Rivera's 2012 Tinto Pesquera Reserva should bring Tempranillo aromas of dark cherry, plum and dried herbs, edged with leather. Expect ripe Ribera fruit to feel full and mature, tannins lending structure while acidity keeps the palate from seeming heavy. Its peak period closes in 2027 and the broader drinking range reaches 2034. Expect a persistent finish of savory berry, spice and earthy tones.
The 2012 vintage
Familia Fernández Rivera's 2012 Tinto Pesquera Reserva is a Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain.
About Familia Fernández Rivera
Familia Fernández Rivera'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 balanced 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 Familia Fernández Rivera Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2012?
Familia Fernández Rivera Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2012 is a Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain.
When should Familia Fernández Rivera Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2012 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2016-2034. Within that arc, the peak window is 2018-2027. 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 Familia Fernández Rivera Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2012?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.