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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 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.
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb shoulder with garlic
The wine's structured fruit and mineral character complement classic Castilian roast lamb. -
Grilled ribeye with chimichurri
Dark fruit and firm tannins are well suited to charred beef with herb sauce. -
Aged Manchego Curado
Semi-aged hard cheese and the wine's dark fruit create a balanced match.
How to serve Clon de la Familia
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. Roast lamb shoulder with garlic, Grilled ribeye with chimichurri, Aged Manchego Curado. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Clon de la Familia honours the original Tinto Fino clone planted by Emilio Moro himself, the patriarch of the family estate. First produced in 2010, it represents the living heritage of the family's vine material.
- 2010: Clon de la Familia first produced from the original Emilio Moro family clone
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Emilio Moro · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino (100%)
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €35-60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Clon de la Familia
When should I drink Clon de la Familia?
Drink 5-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Clon de la Familia?
Roast lamb shoulder with garlic is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled ribeye with chimichurri and Aged Manchego Curado. The wine's structured fruit and mineral character complement classic Castilian roast lamb.
What grapes are in Clon de la Familia?
The blend is Tinto Fino (100%). The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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