In the glass
Aroma: cassis, dark plum, roasted spice, incense
Palate: black fruit, espresso, graphite, fine-grained tannins
Trus's prestige old-vine selection aged 22 months in new French oak with cassis, espresso and graphite; structured and age-worthy from the best parcels of the western sector.
What it pairs with
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T-bone steak with bone marrow butter
Dense tannins and roasted spice need the fat of a large beef cut. -
Braised oxtail with black truffle
Earthy graphite notes mirror the truffle and slow-cooked gelatinous sauce. -
Aged Manchego with membrillo
Saline aged cheese pairs with concentrated fruit and quince echoes.
How to serve Trus Tramonte
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. T-bone steak with bone marrow butter, Braised oxtail with black truffle, Aged Manchego with membrillo. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tramonte is Bodegas Trus's flagship label, named for a parcel on the western edge of the appellation. Only made in top years, it receives 22 months in new French oak and extended bottle rest before release.
- 2009 — First Tramonte vintage released as Trus's prestige cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Trus
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 22 months in new French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 50-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2009
Frequently asked about Trus Tramonte
What does Trus Tramonte taste like?
On the nose, cassis, dark plum, roasted spice, incense. On the palate, black fruit, espresso, graphite, fine-grained tannins. Structurally full-bodied, high tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Trus's prestige old-vine selection aged 22 months in new French oak with cassis, espresso and graphite; structured and age-worthy from the best parcels of the western sector.
When should I drink Trus Tramonte?
Drink 8-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Trus Tramonte?
T-bone steak with bone marrow butter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Braised oxtail with black truffle and Aged Manchego with membrillo. Dense tannins and roasted spice need the fat of a large beef cut.
What grapes are in Trus Tramonte?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.