
Noreste 2023 – Organic Red Wine from Ribera del Duero
Vintage
2023
Grape varieties
Tempranillo
Alcohol content
13,5-14,5% vol% Vol.
Temperature
16-18°C
Volume
75cl
Region
Ribera del Duero
Wine type
Red
“Organic, high-altitude Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero's northernmost estate. Vibrant, fruit-forward and elegantly structured.”
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Nose
Expressive bouquet of ripe raspberries, plum and blackberry, with subtle hints of warm spice, cedar and a gentle toasted note adding depth and complexity.
Palate
Fresh and silky on entry, with soft, well-integrated tannins and lively crisp acidity providing structure and balance. Fruit-forward with a distinctive Atlantic freshness.
Finish
Medium-long finish with lingering red fruit and a delicate spice character, clean and inviting with a pleasantly smooth aftertaste.
Noreste 2023 is a terroir-driven red wine from Ribera del Duero, crafted by Buen Camino, a family-owned estate whose winemaking heritage stretches back to 1887. Based in Tórtoles de Esgueva — the northernmost village in the entire denomination — the winery has always held fast to its founding principles: organic viticulture, hands-on farming, and small-production wines that speak honestly of their origin.
The grapes behind this 2023 vintage are Tempranillo, known locally as Tinta del País, grown on rocky, calcium-rich soils at elevations between 840 and 960 metres above sea level. The combination of extreme diurnal temperature swings, persistent northerly winds, and poor, well-drained soils pushes the vine to produce fruit of remarkable concentration and freshness. Low yields and minimal intervention in the cellar ensure that everything that makes these vineyards special makes it into the bottle.
In the glass, Noreste 2023 pours a vivid deep ruby with violet-tinged edges, a clear sign of its youth and vitality. The bouquet opens with ripe red and dark fruits — raspberries, plums and blackberries — alongside subtle spice and a whisper of toasted oak that adds complexity without overshadowing the fruit. On the palate, the mouthfeel is fresh and silky, with well-integrated, approachable tannins and a crisp acidity that provides structure and keeps the finish lively and persistent. There is a distinctly Atlantic character here — lighter-footed and more elegant than many Ribera del Duero reds, yet no less expressive.
This organic Ribera del Duero Tempranillo is a natural partner for grilled lamb chops, Iberian cured meats, aged Manchego cheese or a hearty beef stew. Those looking to buy premium Spanish red wine online will find in Noreste 2023 a genuinely characterful, limited-edition bottle from one of the denomination's most authentic family producers. Available now with European delivery through Mercado 46.
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The Winery
Founded in 1887
Bodega Buen Camino is a family winery with deep roots in Tórtoles de Esgueva, in the heart of Burgos, within the Ribera del Duero Denominación de Origen. Its story dates back to 1887, when grandfather Feliciano first crafted wine in the old family house, laying the foundation for a tradition that today is carried forward by Javier Vallejo and his two sons, Jorge and Javi. They have expanded the winery's facilities while preserving the artisanal spirit that has always defined it. One of Buen Camino's most distinctive features is the location of its vineyards: the most northerly in the entire appellation. Spread across 18 hectares around Tórtoles de Esgueva, this extreme terroir is shaped by poor, stony, limestone-based soils, slopes with varying sun exposures, clay-sandy gradients, and a plateau at 950 metres above sea level, all subject to persistent winds that lend the wines a unique and unmistakable character. The winery operates under certified organic viticulture, committed to manual processes and limited productions that faithfully reflect the character of each plot. The main variety is Tempranillo, complemented by Garnacha and Albillo, with a minimal-intervention philosophy aimed at preserving the genuine aromatic expression of the terroir. Among its most notable wines, Buen Camino is crafted from the finest grapes selected across the different vineyards, featuring cold pre-fermentation maceration and ageing in French and American oak barrels. Guademeya is the winery's most exclusive offering, sourced from the most north-westerly plot in the entire DO, fermented in small vats and aged in new French oak barrels. Buen Camino Noroeste, meanwhile, is the freshest wine in the range, with a light barrel ageing that highlights the fruit and the altitude of the terroir. Buen Camino is a winery deeply committed to wine culture and rural life, producing signature wines that honestly express the soul of one of Ribera del Duero's most singular corners.
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