Antidoto Ribera del Duero 2024

In Short

A young Ribiera del Duero Tempranillo with ripe dark cherry and plum, balanced tannins, and enough structure to evolve over the next few years.

Quick Facts

• Region: Ribiera del Duero, Spain
• Variety: Tempranillo
• Style: Medium-bodied red
• Best For: Weeknight dinner, casual entertaining

Why We Stock It

Antidoto offers serious Ribiera del Duero character without the price tag of older or more famous producers. This is a young wine with ripe fruit and balanced tannins that will drink well now and continue to develop through 2028, making it flexible whether you want it today or want to cellar it a bit.

Tasting Profile

The wine shows dark fruit and subtle oak with a structured, balanced palate.

• Aroma: Dark cherry, plum, hints of spice and oak
• Palate: Ripe blackberry and cherry, balanced tannins, good acidity
• Structure & Finish: Medium body, fine tannins, lingering spice and dark fruit

Winemaking

The wine is made from Tempranillo grown in Ribiera del Duero's continental climate. Oak influence is present but restrained, allowing the fruit and natural structure of the region to come through.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 62 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. No decanting needed at this stage, though it will open further in the glass over an hour. Try it with roasted lamb or beef, grilled chorizo, or aged Manchego cheese. A Tuesday night paella would be just as welcome as a more formal dinner.

The Estate

Antidoto is a producer working within the Ribiera del Duero region, crafting wines that emphasize the character of their vineyard sites and the Tempranillo varietal without unnecessary extraction or over-oaking.

Terroir

Ribiera del Duero sits on Spain's high plateau, roughly 2,400 feet above sea level, where continental conditions create warm days and cool nights. The soils are primarily clay and limestone. These conditions produce Tempranillos with ripe dark fruit, balanced acidity, and tannins that are fine rather than heavy.