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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: 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
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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.
How to serve Convento San Francisco Crianza
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast suckling pig (cochinillo), Roast lamb (lechazo), Aged Manchego cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 2004: First commercial Crianza vintage from the convent estate
Facts
- Producer
- Convento San Francisco · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Convento San Francisco Crianza
What does Convento San Francisco Crianza taste like?
On the nose, ripe blackberry, cherry, vanilla, cedar. On the palate, dark plum, dried herbs, toasted oak, leather. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a medium-long finish. Full-bodied Tinto Fino from the historic La Horra convent site, with firm tannins, dark fruit and well-integrated oak spice.
When should I drink Convento San Francisco 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 Convento San Francisco Crianza?
Roast suckling pig (cochinillo) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast lamb (lechazo) and Aged Manchego cheese. The wine's firm tannins and dark fruit complement the crispy pork skin and rich meat.
What grapes are in Convento San Francisco Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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