2005 Tempranillo Reserva Buezo

Do you know how to recognize a winemaker who really isn’t in a hurry for their wine?

They’re selling their first wine only after aging it for 17 years.

This is the story of the archival Tempranillo from the Spanish Buezo winery. It’s the youngest vintage that the winemakers have released for sale. It totally won us over, and we believe that its fresh taste, fruity aroma and perfect aging will enchant you too.

The Spanish Buezo winery: tradition and science go hand in hand

Buezo isn’t a winery with a 100-year history. It was established in the year 2000 using something close to the scientific method – from the experiences of an architect, an engineer, and a master winemaker. A stellar combination. This was proven in the international competitions that awarded Buezo’s wines with gold medals.

Winemakers here harvest their grapes by hand and process them under strictly monitored conditions. The wines’ aging in oak barrels is reflected in their taste and aroma. And so is their archiving – very long archiving.

Vintage 2005 is the first that the Buezo winemakers have allowed to be sold. It’s mature, charismatic, and full of flavor.

This wine received 94 points out of 100 at the Decanter World Wine Awards competition.

A traditional Tempranillo, but perfectly mature

Only really good wines become even better over the years. This Tempranillo is one of them.

The 2005 vintage archival red is in peak condition. The ruby wine floods your nose with the scent of red fruit, which is typical for this variety. The taste of dried fruit and earthy tones with spice and tannins with personality spread through your mouth. But thanks to its pronounced acidity the wine still tastes fresh.

The Tempranillo 2005 from the Buezo winery is one of those wines that when you drink it, you let it roll across your tongue … and then you can’t wait for the next sip.