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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: cherry, plum, coconut vanilla, cedar
Palate: ripe red cherry, dark plum, vanilla spice, smooth tannins
Classic Alejandro Fernandez-style Crianza from his second Ribera estate at La Horra: ripe cherry, plum and American-oak coconut vanilla in the traditional mould of the Pesquera school.
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb (lechazo asado)
The classic Fernandez house style in American oak is a natural companion to slow Castilian roast lamb. -
Pork shoulder with paprika
American vanilla oak and cherry fruit complement the smoky spiced pork. -
Manchego curado
Smooth tannins and red cherry match medium-aged sheep's-milk cheese.
How to serve Condado de Haza 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 (lechazo asado), Pork shoulder with paprika, Manchego curado. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Condado de Haza was founded in 1989 by Alejandro Fernandez of Tinto Pesquera fame as his second Ribera del Duero estate at La Horra. It carries forward the same 100% Tinto Fino philosophy and American-oak ageing approach that Fernandez used at Pesquera to build the appellation's international reputation.
- 1989: Condado de Haza founded by Alejandro Fernandez at La Horra
- 1992: First Condado de Haza Crianza vintage released
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Condado de Haza · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 12 months in American oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 16-24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
Frequently asked about Condado de Haza Crianza
What does Condado de Haza Crianza taste like?
On the nose, cherry, plum, coconut vanilla, cedar. On the palate, ripe red cherry, dark plum, vanilla spice, smooth tannins. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Classic Alejandro Fernandez-style Crianza from his second Ribera estate at La Horra: ripe cherry, plum and American-oak coconut vanilla in the traditional mould of the Pesquera school.
When should I drink Condado de Haza Crianza?
Drink 4-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Condado de Haza Crianza?
Roast lamb (lechazo asado) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pork shoulder with paprika and Manchego curado. The classic Fernandez house style in American oak is a natural companion to slow Castilian roast lamb.
What grapes are in Condado de Haza Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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