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.
How to serve Emina 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 rosemary, Roast chicken with garlic and pimenton, Cured meats and cheese platter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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
Frequently asked about Emina Crianza
What does Emina Crianza taste like?
On the nose, cherry, plum, vanilla, cedar. On the palate, ripe red fruit, smooth tannins, cedar spice, balanced acidity. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. 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.
When should I drink Emina 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 Emina Crianza?
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken with garlic and pimenton and Cured meats and cheese platter. Red fruit and balanced cedar match lamb's mild flavour and aromatic herb seasoning.
What grapes are in Emina Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.