In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, plum, vanilla, light cedar, spice
Palate: dark cherry, dried herbs, smooth tannin, oak spice, medium mineral
An accessible Tinto Fino Crianza from a Milagros estate in the Burgos sector, with approachable cherry fruit, vanilla and smooth tannins from the cave-cellar winery.
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb chops
Approachable fruit and vanilla oak pair naturally with simple Castilian lamb. -
Grilled pork with herbs
The wine's medium body and fruit complement herb-seasoned grilled pork. -
Semi-cured Manchego
Fresh sheep's milk cheese and the wine's cherry notes are a casual match.
How to serve Valdubon 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. Roast lamb chops, Grilled pork with herbs, Semi-cured Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bodegas Valdubon was founded in 1999 at Milagros in the Burgos sector, featuring a distinctive cave-cellar dug into the hillside under the winery. The Crianza is the estate's most accessible wine.
- 1999 — Bodegas Valdubon founded at Milagros, Burgos; first Crianza produced
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Valdubon
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino (100%)
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 12 months in American and French oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €15-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1999
Frequently asked about Valdubon Crianza
What does Valdubon Crianza taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, plum, vanilla, light cedar, spice. On the palate, dark cherry, dried herbs, smooth tannin, oak spice, medium mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. An accessible Tinto Fino Crianza from a Milagros estate in the Burgos sector, with approachable cherry fruit, vanilla and smooth tannins from the cave-cellar winery.
When should I drink Valdubon Crianza?
Drink 3-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Valdubon Crianza?
Roast lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled pork with herbs and Semi-cured Manchego. Approachable fruit and vanilla oak pair naturally with simple Castilian lamb.
What grapes are in Valdubon Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino (100%). The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.