2023 Emilio Moro, Ribera del Duero, Spain

A Happy Wine Calle Ocho Favorite — Rated 92 Points

A staple on our Spanish wine wall on Calle Ocho, Emilio Moro is the flagship red of Bodegas Emilio Moro, the family winery that has farmed Tempranillo around Pesquera de Duero for generations. First released in 1989 and named after the family patriarch, it is 100% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) from clay-limestone vineyards in the historic heart of Ribera del Duero, aged in French and American oak.

The 2023 vintage started with a rainy winter that refilled the soils, followed by a warm, dry spring, giving ripe fruit with real freshness.

Critical Acclaim

• 92 Points – Wine Enthusiast
• 91 Points – James Suckling (dark fruit, a smoky touch, dried Mediterranean herbs, soft tannins and a savory, cedary finish)
• 91 Points – Vinous
• 90 Points – Jeb Dunnuck

Tasting Notes

• Color: Deep cherry red with violet highlights.
• Aroma: Ripe blackberry, black cherry and plum, with vanilla, cocoa and sweet spice from the oak.
• Palate: Full and silky, with polished tannins, lively acidity and a long, savory finish.

JC's Guide

"The Ribera that never fails. When someone asks me for a good Spanish red for under $30, this is the first bottle I reach for. With churrasco, perfect." — JC, Happy Wine Calle Ocho

Happy Wine Pairing & Serving

• From our kitchen: Josper-grilled Black Angus steak, croquetas, chorizo and Manchego, or any of our tapas.
• Serve: 60–64°F (16–18°C). Decant 30 minutes if opening young.

Wine Details

• Producer: Bodegas Emilio Moro
• Appellation: D.O. Ribera del Duero, Spain
• Grape: 100% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino)
• Aging: French & American oak
• Size: 750 ml

Order online for delivery, pick up at our shop on Calle Ocho, or enjoy a bottle at your table with live music and tapas.