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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 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.
In the glass
Aroma: fresh cherry, red berry, floral, light cedar
Palate: bright cherry, raspberry, light pepper, smooth tannins
Fruity, fresh-styled Joven/Roble from Neo with bright cherry and raspberry character, light oak influence and refreshing acidity for early drinking.
What it pairs with
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Tapas spread
Versatile, fruity style suits a range of small plates. -
Grilled vegetable skewers
Fresh acidity complements grilled courgette and pepper. -
Manchego and cured meats
Light body and fresh fruit match lighter charcuterie boards.
How to serve Neo Prieto
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. Tapas spread, Grilled vegetable skewers, Manchego and cured meats. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Neo Prieto is the early-drinking label from Bodegas Neo, aimed at everyday enjoyment. It spends just 6 months in French oak to preserve the fresh cherry and raspberry character of Tinto Fino at this altitude.
- 2010: First Neo Prieto vintage released as an accessible entry label
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas y Viñedos Neo · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 6 months in French oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 10-15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Neo Prieto
What does Neo Prieto taste like?
On the nose, fresh cherry, red berry, floral, light cedar. On the palate, bright cherry, raspberry, light pepper, smooth tannins. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a short-medium finish. Fruity, fresh-styled Joven/Roble from Neo with bright cherry and raspberry character, light oak influence and refreshing acidity for early drinking.
When should I drink Neo Prieto?
Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Neo Prieto?
Tapas spread is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled vegetable skewers and Manchego and cured meats. Versatile, fruity style suits a range of small plates.
What grapes are in Neo Prieto?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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