La Cepa Alta Cinco Elementos Essentia 2022
92 Points / Silver Medal - DWWA. An authentic hidden treasure of Ribera del Duero, La Cepa Alta is a 35-hectare estate quietly nestled between two of Spain’s most iconic names — Pingus and Vega Sicilia. Combining elegance and power, this is one of the region’s great undiscovered wines, offering serious pedigree without the fanfare.
Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
92 Points / Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2022 Vintage)
Taste
Spiced red berries and blackberry fruit lead the way, layered with notes of wild herbs, earthy minerals and a touch of smoky oak. Structured yet refined, it’s drinking beautifully now with red meats, but has the depth to age gracefully for another 5–10 years.
About the Producer
Tucked between Ribera del Duero’s heavyweights, Vega Sicilia and Pingus, La Cepa Alta is a name you won’t find on every sommelier’s lips — and that’s exactly the point. This 35-hectare estate champions a quieter kind of excellence, with a focus on old-vine Tempranillo, careful vineyard work and restrained winemaking. The wines are bold yet balanced, showing the depth and structure the region is known for, but with a touch more nuance. It’s one of Ribera’s best-kept secrets — proof that world-class quality doesn’t always come with a spotlight.
92 Points / Silver Medal - DWWA. An authentic hidden treasure of Ribera del Duero, La Cepa Alta is a 35-hectare estate quietly nestled between two of Spain’s most iconic names — Pingus and Vega Sicilia. Combining elegance and power, this is one of the region’s great undiscovered wines, offering serious pedigree without the fanfare.
Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
92 Points / Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2022 Vintage)
Taste
Spiced red berries and blackberry fruit lead the way, layered with notes of wild herbs, earthy minerals and a touch of smoky oak. Structured yet refined, it’s drinking beautifully now with red meats, but has the depth to age gracefully for another 5–10 years.
About the Producer
Tucked between Ribera del Duero’s heavyweights, Vega Sicilia and Pingus, La Cepa Alta is a name you won’t find on every sommelier’s lips — and that’s exactly the point. This 35-hectare estate champions a quieter kind of excellence, with a focus on old-vine Tempranillo, careful vineyard work and restrained winemaking. The wines are bold yet balanced, showing the depth and structure the region is known for, but with a touch more nuance. It’s one of Ribera’s best-kept secrets — proof that world-class quality doesn’t always come with a spotlight.
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92 Points / Silver Medal - DWWA. An authentic hidden treasure of Ribera del Duero, La Cepa Alta is a 35-hectare estate quietly nestled between two of Spain’s most iconic names — Pingus and Vega Sicilia. Combining elegance and power, this is one of the region’s great undiscovered wines, offering serious pedigree without the fanfare.
Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Apr 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
92 Points / Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2022 Vintage)
Taste
Spiced red berries and blackberry fruit lead the way, layered with notes of wild herbs, earthy minerals and a touch of smoky oak. Structured yet refined, it’s drinking beautifully now with red meats, but has the depth to age gracefully for another 5–10 years.
About the Producer
Tucked between Ribera del Duero’s heavyweights, Vega Sicilia and Pingus, La Cepa Alta is a name you won’t find on every sommelier’s lips — and that’s exactly the point. This 35-hectare estate champions a quieter kind of excellence, with a focus on old-vine Tempranillo, careful vineyard work and restrained winemaking. The wines are bold yet balanced, showing the depth and structure the region is known for, but with a touch more nuance. It’s one of Ribera’s best-kept secrets — proof that world-class quality doesn’t always come with a spotlight.
