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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2023 to 2034.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Atkin reviewed 2021 | 2019 | 92/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red and black cherry, plum, violet, spice
Palate: juicy dark fruit, supple tannin, mineral, fresh
Romeo's accessible red, sourced from across Rioja: modern, polished and fruit-forward with the estate's fine-grained tannin, a value entry to the Contador style.
What it pairs with
- Grilled lamb chops Simple grilled lamb meets the supple tannin.More wines for lamb →
- Pintxos de autor A polished modern red for a varied pintxo crawl.More wines for aperitifs and small plates →Find pintxos de autor on TableJourney →
- Chorizo a la sidra Cider-braised chorizo and the juicy fruit align.More wines for sausages →
With cheese
How to serve Predicador Tinto
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lamb chops, Pintxos de autor, Chorizo a la sidra. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Predicador is Benjamin Romeo's more accessible red, drawing on fruit from across Rioja and named for the village's preacher legend.
- 2004Predicador established as the estate's accessible red
Facts
- Producer
- Bodega Contador · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tempranillo (85%), Garnacha (10%), Graciano (5%)
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja
- Oak
- Around 14 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Predicador Tinto
What does Predicador Tinto taste like?
On the nose, red and black cherry, plum, violet, spice. On the palate, juicy dark fruit, supple tannin, mineral, fresh. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Romeo's accessible red, sourced from across Rioja: modern, polished and fruit-forward with the estate's fine-grained tannin, a value entry to the Contador style.
When should I drink Predicador Tinto?
Drink 4 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Predicador Tinto?
Grilled lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pintxos de autor and Chorizo a la sidra. Simple grilled lamb meets the supple tannin.
Is Predicador Tinto vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Predicador Tinto?
The blend is Tempranillo (85%), Garnacha (10%), Graciano (5%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.
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