What it pairs with
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Roast lamb chops
Approachable fruit and spice pair well with simply cooked Castilian lamb. -
Roast pork loin
The wine's medium body and fruit complement herb-seasoned pork. -
Manchego cheese
Hard sheep's milk cheese brings out the wine's fruit and vanilla character.
How to serve Carmelo Rodero Crianza
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. Roast lamb chops, Roast pork loin, Manchego cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bodegas Carmelo Rodero was founded in 1990 at Pedrosa de Duero by Carmelo Rodero, and the family has continued to manage the estate through three generations, producing a range from Crianza through to the prestige TSM.
- 1990 — Bodegas Carmelo Rodero founded at Pedrosa de Duero, Burgos
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Carmelo Rodero
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 12 months in American and French oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €15-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Carmelo Rodero Crianza
When should I drink Carmelo Rodero Crianza?
Drink 3-10 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 Crianza?
Roast lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork loin and Manchego cheese. Approachable fruit and spice pair well with simply cooked Castilian lamb.
What grapes are in Carmelo Rodero Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.