I am pleased to announce the details of a very special evening that we will be hosting at the Peak Weavers in Leek on Tuesday 25th October.
Felipe Cabezon (pictured here with Tim Atkin MW) of Tinto Figuero in the Ribera del Duero will talk us through tasting 5 of their 6 award winning wines (being rated over 90 points by the Wine Advocate, and one of which having recently received the Ribera del Duero tropy above) highlighting the history and philosophy, vineyards and climate, and winemaking techniques.
As the range is only limited we will then serve a full glass of the Tinto Figuero '12' Crianza for you to enjoy by candlelight with a platter of olives, bread and cheeses selected by The Peak Weavers.
Vine growing couple Jose Maria Garcia and Milagros Figuero supplied fruit to the region's best wineries (including none other than Vega Sicilia!) from their family vineyards up until the late 1990s when they decided to produce their own wines and built their winery at La Horra.
In the heart of the Ribera del Duero the vineyards are cultivated only with Tempranillo and of the 53 hectares of vines belonging to Figuero 25 are over 60 years old.
Using minimal handling techniques, whole grape fermentations, gentle pressing and maturation in both French and American oak and in bottle, the first vintage was 2001 and they instantly shot to international success.
Felipe is completely charming (as you can see!), the wines incredibly seductive, and this will be a rare opportunity to taste wines that retail at up to £75 a bottle. Tickets cost £25 each in advance only and places extremely limited.
Most credit and debit cards accepted over the phone and we can post tickets out to you. Call 01538 382408 or let us know how many you'd like reserving at info@wineandwhisky.com.
What a lovely night this promises to be!
Léonie
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