2019 Bodegas Montecastro y Llanahermosa Reserva Ribera del Duero

"One to Watch" ~94 Decanter WWA "Rich, Ripe and Well Upholstered. Attractive" ~93 Tim Atkin Consultant Winemaker Behind $1000 Pingus Free Shipping on 6 or More Bottles About the Wine What happens when the masterminds behind Spain’s legendary Pingus craft another Ribera del Duero gem? You get Montecastro’s Reserva—a wine that delivers world-class quality without the sky-high price tag. Peter Sisseck’s team, known for creating the iconic Pingus, brought their expertise to Montecastro in 2012, transforming it into one of Ribera’s rising stars. Decanter called it “one to watch,” and it’s no surprise. Now, here’s the kicker: while Pingus has soared past $1,000 a bottle, Montecastro’s Reserva delivers the same world-class expertise at over 90% less—an unbeatable value for such exceptional craftsmanship. “Ribera del Duero is like Rioja’s younger brother, but one that grew up to be bigger and brawnier than its sibling.” Wine Spectator. Ribera del Duero is a paradise for wine lovers. Within