What it pairs with
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Roast lamb
Classic Ribera del Duero pairing; the wine's fruit and spice complement roast lamb. -
Grilled beef
Medium tannins and dark fruit work with grilled beef dishes. -
Manchego with bread
Easy, rustic Spanish pairing with the wine's cherry and vanilla notes.
How to serve Vina Pedrosa 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, Grilled beef, Manchego with bread. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bodegas Perez Pascuas was founded in 1980 at Pedrosa de Duero by three brothers from the Perez Pascuas family, who had grown grapes in the village for generations. The Vina Pedrosa Crianza was among the first wines produced commercially and carries the name of the home village.
- 1980 — Bodegas Perez Pascuas founded at Pedrosa de Duero by the three Perez Pascuas brothers
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Perez Pascuas
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 12-14 months in American and French oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €15-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
Frequently asked about Vina Pedrosa Crianza
When should I drink Vina Pedrosa 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 Vina Pedrosa Crianza?
Roast lamb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled beef and Manchego with bread. Classic Ribera del Duero pairing; the wine's fruit and spice complement roast lamb.
What grapes are in Vina Pedrosa Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.