What it pairs with
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Roast lamb chops
A classic Ribera del Duero pairing; the wine's fruit and oak spice complement the meat. -
Grilled pork ribs
The wine's medium body and cherry fruit work with caramelised pork ribs. -
Manchego cheese
Sheep's milk cheese amplifies the wine's fruit and vanilla notes.
How to serve Emilio Moro 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. Roast lamb chops, Grilled pork ribs, Manchego cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bodegas Emilio Moro was commercially established in 1987, when the Moro family began labelling and selling their wine commercially after generations of grape growing in Pesquera de Duero. The Crianza is the foundation wine of the estate.
- 1987 — Bodegas Emilio Moro formally established as a commercial winery
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Emilio Moro
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino (100%)
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 12 months in French and American oak barrels
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €15-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1987
Frequently asked about Emilio Moro Crianza
When should I drink Emilio Moro Crianza?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Emilio Moro Crianza?
Roast lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled pork ribs and Manchego cheese. A classic Ribera del Duero pairing; the wine's fruit and oak spice complement the meat.
What grapes are in Emilio Moro Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino (100%). The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.