What it pairs with
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Grilled pork chops
Fresh acidity and medium tannins pair with grilled pork at an everyday level. -
Chorizo al vino
Spiced sausage in wine is a casual Castilian dish well matched with this light, fruity wine. -
Fresh Manchego
Young sheep's milk cheese and the wine's cherry notes are a rustic pairing.
How to serve Carmelo Rodero 9 Meses
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled pork chops, Chorizo al vino, Fresh Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Carmelo Rodero 9 Meses was introduced around 1995 as an intermediate-aged wine from the estate, spending 9 months in oak to balance freshness and complexity.
- 1995 — Carmelo Rodero 9 Meses first produced as an intermediate between Roble and Crianza
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Carmelo Rodero
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 9 months in American and French oak, a bridge between Roble and Crianza
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Carmelo Rodero 9 Meses
When should I drink Carmelo Rodero 9 Meses?
Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Carmelo Rodero 9 Meses?
Grilled pork chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chorizo al vino and Fresh Manchego. Fresh acidity and medium tannins pair with grilled pork at an everyday level.
What grapes are in Carmelo Rodero 9 Meses?
The blend is Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.