In the glass
Aroma: cherry, plum, vanilla, cedar
Palate: ripe red fruit, smooth tannins, cedar spice, balanced acidity
Classic Crianza from the Matarromera group's Peñafiel estate: cherry, plum and vanilla from 14 months in mixed oak, offering accessible, everyday Ribera from a large-format wine tourism producer.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops with rosemary
Red fruit and balanced cedar match lamb's mild flavour and aromatic herb seasoning. -
Roast chicken with garlic and pimenton
The wine's everyday style and smooth tannins complement well-seasoned roast chicken. -
Cured meats and cheese platter
Approachable red fruit and moderate tannins suit a Spanish charcuterie-cheese board.
History
Bodegas Emina is the flagship estate of the Matarromera group at Peñafiel, one of the most-visited wine complexes in the appellation. The Crianza has been the estate's volume workhorse since 2002, supporting the large-scale tourism operation that includes a wine museum and hospitality centre.
- 2002 — First Emina Crianza vintage released from Peñafiel estate
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Emina
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 14 months in French and American oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002