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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage5 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: blackberry, plum jam, roasted cedar, dried herbs
Palate: dark cherry, cedar, herbs, structured tannins
Full-bodied Reserva from Trus with concentrated dark cherry, cedar and herbs from 18 months in French oak, with the structure to develop in bottle.
What it pairs with
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Slow-roasted lamb shoulder
Dark fruit and cedar structure complement the richness of slow-cooked lamb. -
Grilled sirloin steak
Firm tannins need the protein and fat of a well-aged beef cut. -
Cured sheep's cheese
Savoury cured cheese pairs well with the wine's herbal and cedar notes.
How to serve Trus Reserva
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. Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, Grilled sirloin steak, Cured sheep's cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Trus Reserva extends oak maturation to 18 months in French barrels, applying the western-sector Tinto Fino fruit to a structured, age-worthy style that builds complexity with bottle time.
- 2005: First Trus Reserva released from western Ribera parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Trus · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 22-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Trus Reserva
What does Trus Reserva taste like?
On the nose, blackberry, plum jam, roasted cedar, dried herbs. On the palate, dark cherry, cedar, herbs, structured tannins. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Full-bodied Reserva from Trus with concentrated dark cherry, cedar and herbs from 18 months in French oak, with the structure to develop in bottle.
When should I drink Trus Reserva?
Drink 5-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Trus Reserva?
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled sirloin steak and Cured sheep's cheese. Dark fruit and cedar structure complement the richness of slow-cooked lamb.
What grapes are in Trus Reserva?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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