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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 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: cherry, plum, violet, cedar
Palate: dark cherry, dried herbs, smooth tannins, cedar finish
Polished Crianza from Tarsus at La Horra with cherry, plum and violet from 14 months in French oak; smooth, structured tannins and good length from the high-altitude Burgos-sector vineyards.
What it pairs with
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Roast rack of lamb
Classic Ribera pairing -- cherry and violet in the wine complement the lamb's mild fat. -
Grilled Iberico pork chop
Structured tannins and dark fruit suit the smoky, marbled pork chop. -
Aged Manchego
Polished tannins and cherry fruit pair with the nutty aged cheese.
How to serve Tarsus Crianza
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast rack of lamb, Grilled Iberico pork chop, Aged Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bodegas Tarsus was founded in 1994 at La Horra in the Burgos sector, producing its first Crianza in 1996. The estate has developed a reputation for structured, consistently age-worthy Tinto Fino from the high-altitude limestone terroir.
- 1994: Bodegas Tarsus founded at La Horra
- 1996: First Tarsus Crianza vintage released
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Tarsus · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 14 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1996
Frequently asked about Tarsus Crianza
What does Tarsus Crianza taste like?
On the nose, cherry, plum, violet, cedar. On the palate, dark cherry, dried herbs, smooth tannins, cedar finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium-long finish. Polished Crianza from Tarsus at La Horra with cherry, plum and violet from 14 months in French oak; smooth, structured tannins and good length from the high-altitude Burgos-sector vineyards.
When should I drink Tarsus Crianza?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tarsus Crianza?
Roast rack of lamb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled Iberico pork chop and Aged Manchego. Classic Ribera pairing -- cherry and violet in the wine complement the lamb's mild fat.
What grapes are in Tarsus Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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