Balbás Ancestral 2018 is a testament to the legacy of Ribera del Duero, a wine crafted with care and tradition. Made exclusively from the finest Tempranillo grapes, this exceptional wine celebrates the rich history and dynamic terroir of the region. Aged to perfection, Balbás Ancestral combines the depth of dark fruits with the complexity of oak maturation, offering a wine that is both powerful and refined.
On the nose, it reveals an inviting bouquet of ripe blackberries, cherries, and plums, intertwined with elegant hints of tobacco, leather, and spices. On the palate, the wine showcases the hallmark of Ribera del Duero: a harmonious balance between bold fruit flavors and structured tannins. The well-integrated oak adds layers of complexity, creating a smooth and lingering finish. The balance of acidity and tannins ensures that Balbás Ancestral 2018 will age gracefully, making it a wine to savor for years to come.
Rohit –
Balbas Ancestral
is absolutely something different
Presenting it self in a small round bottle, made out from traditions in days gone by
Notes of ripe strawberry raspberry, nutmeg and graphite Long finish and velvety tannins 
♥️ 
pritha –
Excelente Tempranillo their nothing else to said, the Tempranillo of remarks tastes from bouquet to taste – strong oak tabaco , strong, well balanced,
Stefen K –
Ribera red, aged for 24M in foudres of french oak. A little closed in the
beginning, nicely opening up then. Complex, powerful. Feels elegant for 15%.
Deep ruby color.
Nose of nutty notes, cedar, dried leaves, incense, red fruit, sour cherry, dark fruit, toasted dark fruit, herbal & floral notes, hibiscus, red fruit marmelade.
dark fruit, sour cherry, black cherry, chocolate, chocolate coated cherry, red fruit marmelade, floral, hibiscus, cream
Med to med+ body, med acidity, med+ to high tannins, med finish.
Rowen –
Beautiful dark purple color, aromas of black fruit and vanilla. Made with a selection of their finest grapes. This is a great Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. Strong bodied yet medium acids and medium-strong tannins. The wine is great to taste or to keep a few more years in your cellar. Long finish. I enjoyed it and would love to visit Bodegas Balbás soon.
jun seo –
스페인 신혼 가서 사온 와인. 원래 당일 마시려 했으나 감기몸살로 가지고 핸드캐리 하여 약 5개월 지난 후 오픈. 파워풀하지만 부드럽고 뽕따해서 마셔도 충분히 맛있음. 자두,블랙베리 등 검은과실류가 지백적이고 담배,우유,가죽향 있음. 내 평점 5점만점 4점 와이프 평점 5점만점 4.7점 ^^7
Anyanet –
Delicia embotellada no. 6374 de 7136 , añada 2016 . Tempranillo color violeta intenso con aromas a ciruelas y madera. Delicado , sedoso al paladar . Salud
JP –
dark purple compote, black cherries, plum smoke, wood, leather. acid and tannin medium+