2021 Tridente Rejón Tempranillo

the story of bodegas tridente and the rejon vineyard

Bodegas Tridente is part of the Juan Gil Family Estates, a group of wineries spread throughout Spain. In Castilla y León, the winery focuses on producing intensely distinctive red wines, featuring the Tempranillo grape. The house's flagship wine is the Rejón wine, sourced from a single vineyard in El Pego. These old vines produce a very low yield but grapes of exceptional quality. The terroir consists of sandy soils with rolled pebbles, which ensure good drainage and naturally restrict growth.

The name Rejón refers to this unique vineyard, one of the estate's oldest and most valuable plots. The climate in this part of Castilla y León is characterized by hot summers and cold winters, with significant temperature variations between day and night. This contrast gives the grapes their concentration, freshness, and aromatic complexity.

features of the 2021 tridente rejon tempranillo

The 2021 Tridente Rejón Tempranillo is made from 100% Tempranillo. The grapes are harvested by hand in small, fifteen-kilo baskets, ensuring they reach the cellar in perfect condition. The final alcoholic fermentation and complete malolactic fermentation take place in new French oak barrels, where the wine is then aged for a further twenty months. This intensive approach produces a wine of great structure and depth.

the style of rejon and the tempranillo grape

Tempranillo is one of Spain's most noble grape varieties, renowned for its ability to combine power and elegance. This is fully expressed in Rejón. The wine has a deep, opaque purple color. The nose reveals intense aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and mineral notes. On the palate, the wine is powerful, round, and fleshy, with a creamy texture and perfectly integrated tannins. It is a wine that is both full-bodied and muscular, yet retains finesse and balance.

The 2020 vintage of this wine received a high rating of 94 points. Critics particularly praised the ripe plum and berry notes, the hints of mint, laurel, and cedar, and the long, structured finish. The 2021 vintage builds on this, displaying the same richness and complexity, with the promise of long-term aging potential.

harvest, vinification and maturation

The grapes are carefully selected and hand-picked to guarantee the quality of each bunch. Vinification takes place in small batches, with alcoholic fermentation completed in new French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation also takes place in these barrels, creating roundness and complexity. The wine is aged in barrels for twenty months, where the wood and fruit blend in perfect harmony. This approach results in a wine with power, complexity, and a gastronomic style.

taste impression of the 2021 Tridente Rejon Tempranillo

The wine presents itself with a deep purple color that immediately reveals its intensity. The nose opens with ripe black fruit such as blackberries and plums, complemented by mineral nuances. Upon tasting, the structure is powerful and fleshy, yet refined thanks to the creamy texture and soft, ripe tannins. The mouthfeel is full, complex, and lingering, with an elegant finish where fruit, spice, and subtle oak complement each other. This is a wine that can age effortlessly well beyond 2035, and patience is richly rewarded.

serving tips and storage potential

The 2021 Tridente Rejón is best served at a temperature between 15 and 18 degrees Celsius. It's a wine that already has a lot to offer, but it will truly reveal its full potential starting in 2026. Its aging potential extends to at least 2040, making it ideal for the cellar of the serious wine lover. Store the bottles flat in a cool, dark place at a stable temperature.

Because the wine can age for over fifteen years, it's always exciting to see how it develops. Under the right conditions, the wine can continue to open beautifully or even reach its peak of maturity, making tasting it a special moment every time.

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If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you these when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway with ample parking. Click here for our address. You can read full wine reviews from publications like Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator.

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wine and food pairings with the 2021 Tridente Rejon Tempranillo

• Grilled beef with rosemary – The powerful texture and spicy notes complement the full flavor of the beef perfectly.
• Game stew with carrot and onion – The rich, robust character of the wine harmonizes with the depth of the stewed game.
• Roasted leg of lamb with thyme and garlic – The spiciness of the dish is perfectly complemented by the ripe fruit aromas of the wine.
• Porcini Mushroom Risotto – The earthy notes of the mushrooms enhance the complex structure of the Tempranillo.
• Beef tenderloin with truffle jus – This luxurious dish gains extra depth from the wine's full body and long finish.
• Manchego curado – The combination of savory, aged cheese with the powerful yet elegant tannins is a classic match.