El Carajo X Francisco Barona
Taste Ribera del Duero with Francisco Barona: four wines, including Las Dueñas Vineyard, with a rare vintage side-by-side.
Discover the depth of Ribera del Duero through a focused tasting with Francisco Barona. This tasting including a rare side-by-side look at multiple vintages and a single-vineyard expression. Join us at El Carajo for an intimate evening centered on one of Spain’s most captivating red wine regions. This guided tasting highlights Francisco Barona’s distinct approach to Ribera del Duero. Where altitude, old-vine Tempranillo character, and precise élevage come together to create wines of structure, energy, and unmistakable sense of place. We’ll taste four wines that invite true comparison: two vintages of the estate Ribera del Duero bottling, plus a two‑vintage look at “Las Dueñas” Vineyard a chance to explore how vintage nuance and vineyard identity shape aroma, texture, and longevity.
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 16th
🕖 Time: 7pm
📍 Location: El Carajo – 2465 SW 17th Ave, Miami, FL 33145
ℹ️ What Awaits You:
🍇 Ribera del Duero, In High Definition
Ribera is famous for powerful reds but the best bottles balance intensity with freshness and precision. We’ll unpack what drives that balance, from continental climate swings to vineyard elevation and soils.
🧭 A Vintage & Vineyard Perspective
This tasting is designed for people who love to compare and learn. By tasting multiple vintages side-by-side, you’ll experience how the same producer’s style evolves with growing seasons and how a single-vineyard wine can speak differently than the estate blend.
📚 Guided, Approachable Education (No Pretension)
Whether you’re a longtime Spanish wine fan or just discovering Ribera del Duero, you’ll leave with practical insight into reading labels, understanding vintage variation, and choosing bottles that match your palate and cellar goals.
🍷 Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Lineup:
- ’22 Barona Ribera del Duero
- ’24 Barona Ribera del Duero
- ’23 Francisco Barona “Las Dueñas” Vineyard
- ’22 Francisco Barona “Las Dueñas” Vineyard
🗣️ Conversation & Q&A Throughout the Evening:
- What does Ribera del Duero’s climate contribute—power, spice, freshness, or all three?
- How do vintage conditions change tannin texture and aromatic profile in Tempranillo?
- What typically distinguishes a single-vineyard wine from an estate expression?
- Which cues suggest a wine is best enjoyed now vs. worthy of aging?
💼 Exclusive Offers:
Enjoy special event-only pricing on all featured Francisco Barona wines ideal for taking home a favorite bottle (or six).
ʦ️ Reserve Your Seat: Space is limited and our wine events often sell out quickly. For inquiries, allergies or special accommodations, please contact us at sales@el-carajo.com. *Participants must be 21 years or older to register and take part in the event.*Gratuity is included in the total price for your convenience. *Seating is at the shared large table of the restaurant in backless stools
Good to know
Highlights
- 1 hour
- ages 21+
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
El Carajo International Tapas & Wines
2465 SW 17th Avenue
Miami, FL 33145
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