In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: cherry, plum, vanilla, light toast

Palate: red cherry, light cedar, smooth tannins, balanced acidity

Approachable Crianza from the historic Roa de Duero town estate: cherry, plum and vanilla from 12 months in mixed oak, offering the limestone-chalk plateau terroir in a food-friendly everyday style.

What it pairs with

  • Roast chicken with garlic
    Medium-bodied red fruit and balanced tannins pair with a simple garlic chicken.
  • Pork sausage with vegetables
    The wine's everyday Crianza style suits hearty grilled sausage dishes.
  • Queso Manchego fresco
    Fresh cherry and light cedar match the mild freshness of young Manchego.

History

Bodegas Roa is anchored to the historic town of Roa de Duero on the limestone-chalk plateau in Burgos province, producing wines that reflect the classic terroir of the western Burgos sector. The Crianza is the estate's standard-bearing everyday label.

  1. 2005 — First Bodegas Roa Crianza released from Roa de Duero limestone estate

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Roa
Grapes
Tinto Fino
Classification
DO Ribera del Duero
Oak
12 months in French and American oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 12-18 at retail
Drinking window
3-8 from vintage
First vintage
2005

Tags

dry medium acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with pork pairs with poultry price everyday still red tinto fino value pick
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