In the glass
Aroma: fresh cherry, plum, coconut, light vanilla
Palate: bright red cherry, gentle tannins, vanilla, fresh acidity
The accessible Roble from Alejandro Fernandez's Condado de Haza estate, with brief American oak showing fresh cherry, plum and coconut vanilla for early everyday drinking.
What it pairs with
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Jamon iberico and bread
Fresh cherry and vanilla complement the saline fat of sliced Iberico ham. -
Patatas bravas
Gentle tannins and fresh acidity pair well with the crispy spiced potato. -
Grilled chicken wings
Accessible fruit and low tannins match simple grilled poultry.
How to serve Condado de Haza Roble
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. Jamon iberico and bread, Patatas bravas, Grilled chicken wings. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Condado de Haza Roble is the estate's entry-level label, introducing the classic Alejandro Fernandez American-oak style at a more accessible tier. Short 6-month American oak contact adds coconut vanilla without losing the wine's fruit freshness.
- 1999 — First Condado de Haza Roble released as the estate entry label
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Condado de Haza
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 6 months in American oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 10-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1999
Frequently asked about Condado de Haza Roble
What does Condado de Haza Roble taste like?
On the nose, fresh cherry, plum, coconut, light vanilla. On the palate, bright red cherry, gentle tannins, vanilla, fresh acidity. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a short-medium finish. The accessible Roble from Alejandro Fernandez's Condado de Haza estate, with brief American oak showing fresh cherry, plum and coconut vanilla for early everyday drinking.
When should I drink Condado de Haza Roble?
Drink 2-6 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 Roble?
Jamon iberico and bread is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Patatas bravas and Grilled chicken wings. Fresh cherry and vanilla complement the saline fat of sliced Iberico ham.
What grapes are in Condado de Haza Roble?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.