In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryMedium-Long finish

Aroma: ripe blackberry, cherry, vanilla, cedar

Palate: dark plum, dried herbs, toasted oak, leather

Full-bodied Tinto Fino from the historic La Horra convent site, with firm tannins, dark fruit and well-integrated oak spice.

What it pairs with

  • Roast suckling pig (cochinillo)
    The wine's firm tannins and dark fruit complement the crispy pork skin and rich meat.
  • Roast lamb (lechazo)
    Classic Ribera pairing -- the wine's herbal notes echo the mild lamb flavour.
  • Aged Manchego cheese
    Firm tannins and saline cheese make a complementary pairing.

History

Produced from the former Franciscan convent site at La Horra in the Burgos sector, where natural stone cellars maintain consistent temperature year-round. The Crianza tier showcases La Horra's high-altitude limestone terroir.

  1. 2004 — First commercial Crianza vintage from the convent estate

Facts

Producer
Convento San Francisco
Grapes
Tinto Fino
Classification
DO Ribera del Duero
Oak
12 months in French and American oak barrels
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 18-25 at retail
Drinking window
4-10 from vintage
First vintage
2004

Tags

dry firm tannin full body hidden gem medium acid medium term mood bold mood rustic occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old vines old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with pork pairs with red meat price trade up still red tinto fino
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