In the glass
Aroma: cherry, plum, vanilla, cedar
Palate: ripe red fruit, light spice, smooth tannins, balanced acidity
A small family estate Crianza from the Valladolid valley floor at Pesquera de Duero: cherry, plum and vanilla from 14 months in mixed oak, focused on expressing the clay-limestone terroir in a clean, direct style.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops with thyme
Classic Ribera pairing -- red fruit and vanilla complement the aromatic lamb. -
Roast pork loin with herbs
Smooth tannins and red fruit work well with simple herb-roasted pork. -
Manchego and charcuterie
Balanced everyday red with gentle tannins pairs well with a classic cheese and meat board.
How to serve Diez Llorente 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. Grilled lamb chops with thyme, Roast pork loin with herbs, Manchego and charcuterie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bodegas Diez Llorente is a small family estate at Pesquera de Duero, focused on expressing the clay-limestone soils of the Valladolid valley floor through traditional Crianza ageing. The estate produces a focused range of two cuvees.
- 2007 — First Diez Llorente Crianza from Pesquera de Duero estate
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Diez Llorente
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 14 months in French and American oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-9 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
Frequently asked about Diez Llorente Crianza
What does Diez Llorente Crianza taste like?
On the nose, cherry, plum, vanilla, cedar. On the palate, ripe red fruit, light spice, smooth tannins, balanced acidity. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A small family estate Crianza from the Valladolid valley floor at Pesquera de Duero: cherry, plum and vanilla from 14 months in mixed oak, focused on expressing the clay-limestone terroir in a clean, direct style.
When should I drink Diez Llorente Crianza?
Drink 3-9 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Diez Llorente Crianza?
Grilled lamb chops with thyme is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork loin with herbs and Manchego and charcuterie. Classic Ribera pairing -- red fruit and vanilla complement the aromatic lamb.
What grapes are in Diez Llorente Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.