What it pairs with

  • Roast suckling pig
    The wine's tobacco and dark fruit complement the rich fat and delicate meat of cochinillo.
  • Wild mushroom ragout with lamb
    Earthy mushroom and lamb match the wine's leather and spice register.
  • Aged Manchego
    Hard sheep's milk cheese and the wine's firm structure create a classic Castilian pairing.

How to serve Vina Pedrosa Reserva

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast suckling pig, Wild mushroom ragout with lamb, Aged Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Vina Pedrosa Reserva has been produced since the estate's founding year, with the DO Ribera del Duero established in 1982. It represents the mid-tier aged wine of the estate between the Crianza and Gran Reserva.

  1. 1980 — Bodegas Perez Pascuas founded
  2. 1982 — Vina Pedrosa Reserva first produced

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Perez Pascuas
Grapes
Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification
DO Ribera del Duero
Oak
18 months in American and French oak barrels
ABV
14.0%
Price
€25-45 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1982

Frequently asked about Vina Pedrosa Reserva

When should I drink Vina Pedrosa Reserva?

Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Vina Pedrosa Reserva?

Roast suckling pig is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild mushroom ragout with lamb and Aged Manchego. The wine's tobacco and dark fruit complement the rich fat and delicate meat of cochinillo.

What grapes are in Vina Pedrosa Reserva?

The blend is Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.

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