What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops
Fresh acidity and dark fruit pair well with charcoal-grilled Castilian lamb. -
Pork ribs with paprika
Paprika-seasoned pork and the wine's herb and fruit notes are a rustic match. -
Semi-cured Manchego
Fresh sheep's milk cheese and the wine's fresh cherry notes are a casual pairing.
History
Bodegas Cepa 21 was founded in 2001 as the Moro family's second estate at Pesquera de Duero, focusing on younger-vine Tinto Fino to create more vibrant, accessible wines than the prestige Malleolus range of Emilio Moro. The Cepa 21 label was first produced with the 2003 vintage.
- 2001 — Bodegas Cepa 21 founded by the Moro family as their second estate
- 2003 — First Cepa 21 vintage produced
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Cepa 21
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino (100%)
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak barrels
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €15-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003