In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, plum, vanilla, toasted wood
Palate: ripe red fruit, blackberry, cedar, balanced tannins
Balanced, accessible Crianza from Trus near Valladolid on the western edge of the appellation, with red cherry, plum and cedar from 12 months in mixed oak.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops
The wine's medium body and cherry fruit complement grilled lamb. -
Paprika-spiced pork ribs
The red fruit and moderate tannins match smoky, spiced ribs. -
Patatas a la riojana
Chorizo and potato stew pairs naturally with this everyday Ribera style.
How to serve Trus 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. Grilled lamb chops, Paprika-spiced pork ribs, Patatas a la riojana. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bodegas Trus works from parcels on the western edge of the Ribera del Duero appellation near Valladolid, where younger soils produce Tinto Fino with bright fruit character. The Crianza has been the estate's workhorse label since 2003.
- 2003 — First Trus Crianza vintage released from western-sector parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Trus
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 12 months in French and American oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-9 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Trus Crianza
What does Trus Crianza taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, plum, vanilla, toasted wood. On the palate, ripe red fruit, blackberry, cedar, balanced tannins. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Balanced, accessible Crianza from Trus near Valladolid on the western edge of the appellation, with red cherry, plum and cedar from 12 months in mixed oak.
When should I drink Trus Crianza?
Drink 3-9 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Trus Crianza?
Grilled lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Paprika-spiced pork ribs and Patatas a la riojana. The wine's medium body and cherry fruit complement grilled lamb.
What grapes are in Trus Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.