In the glass
Aroma: fresh cherry, red berry, light vanilla, light toast
Palate: bright red cherry, light plum, gentle tannins, fresh finish
Easy-drinking Roble from Bodegas Trus with brief American oak contact, offering fresh cherry, light vanilla and bright acidity for everyday enjoyment.
What it pairs with
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Tapas selection
Versatile, fresh fruit style handles a wide range of bite-sized dishes. -
Grilled chorizo al vino
Light tannins and cherry fruit complement the paprika sausage. -
Croquetas de jamon
Fresh acidity cuts through the creamy bechamel and ham filling.
How to serve Trus Roble
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. Tapas selection, Grilled chorizo al vino, Croquetas de jamon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Trus Roble is the fresh, youthful entry label from Bodegas Trus, spending only 4 months in American oak to maintain bright fruit and high-toned freshness suited to everyday drinking and Spanish bar culture.
- 2008 — First Trus Roble vintage released as the estate's everyday label
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Trus
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 4 months in American oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 8-12 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Trus Roble
What does Trus Roble taste like?
On the nose, fresh cherry, red berry, light vanilla, light toast. On the palate, bright red cherry, light plum, gentle tannins, fresh finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a short-medium finish. Easy-drinking Roble from Bodegas Trus with brief American oak contact, offering fresh cherry, light vanilla and bright acidity for everyday enjoyment.
When should I drink Trus Roble?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Trus Roble?
Tapas selection is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled chorizo al vino and Croquetas de jamon. Versatile, fresh fruit style handles a wide range of bite-sized dishes.
What grapes are in Trus Roble?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.