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Structure
Drinking window
Best 6 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs15 yrs17 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: blackcurrant, black cherry, balsamic, tobacco leaf
Palate: cassis, roasted herbs, graphite, cedar
Structured Reserva with cassis and balsamic depth from extended time in French oak; builds toward graphite and cedar on the finish.
What it pairs with
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Grilled ribeye steak
The wine's firm tannins need the protein and fat of a well-marbled cut. -
Slow-roasted venison
Earthy balsamic notes in the wine mirror the gamey character of the meat. -
Churasco with chimichurri
Herbal chimichurri links to the balsamic and roasted herb register of the wine.
How to serve Convento San Francisco Reserva
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. Grilled ribeye steak, Slow-roasted venison, Churasco with chimichurri. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Reserva tier from the former Franciscan convent at La Horra spends 18 months in French oak barriques before extended bottle rest, reflecting the traditional Ribera ageing regime adapted to the estate's high-altitude Burgos terroir.
- 2005: First Reserva vintage from the La Horra convent estate
Facts
- Producer
- Convento San Francisco · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak barrels followed by further bottle ageing
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 28-38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Convento San Francisco Reserva
What does Convento San Francisco Reserva taste like?
On the nose, blackcurrant, black cherry, balsamic, tobacco leaf. On the palate, cassis, roasted herbs, graphite, cedar. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Structured Reserva with cassis and balsamic depth from extended time in French oak; builds toward graphite and cedar on the finish.
When should I drink Convento San Francisco Reserva?
Drink 6-15 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 Reserva?
Grilled ribeye steak is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Slow-roasted venison and Churasco with chimichurri. The wine's firm tannins need the protein and fat of a well-marbled cut.
What grapes are in Convento San Francisco Reserva?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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