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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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: red cherry, plum, vanilla, herbs, light spice
Palate: dark cherry, dried herbs, smooth tannin, oak spice, light mineral
An accessible, well-priced Tinto Fino Crianza from the Vinas del Jaro estate near Peñafiel, with approachable cherry fruit, vanilla and clean Castilian character.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops
A casual, everyday pairing with the wine's red fruit and oak spice. -
Roast pork with garlic
The wine's medium body and spice complement simple roasted pork. -
Manchego cheese and olives
A rustic Spanish bar snack that works with the wine's fruit and vanilla notes.
How to serve Jaro 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, Roast pork with garlic, Manchego cheese and olives. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Vinas del Jaro began producing wine around 2000 from vineyards near Peñafiel in the Valladolid sector, building a reputation for consistent, value-friendly Tinto Fino.
- 2000: Vinas del Jaro first Crianza produced from Peñafiel area vineyards
Facts
- Producer
- Vinas del Jaro · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino (100%)
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 12 months in American and French oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Jaro Crianza
What does Jaro Crianza taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, plum, vanilla, herbs, light spice. On the palate, dark cherry, dried herbs, smooth tannin, oak spice, light mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. An accessible, well-priced Tinto Fino Crianza from the Vinas del Jaro estate near Peñafiel, with approachable cherry fruit, vanilla and clean Castilian character.
When should I drink Jaro Crianza?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Jaro Crianza?
Grilled lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork with garlic and Manchego cheese and olives. A casual, everyday pairing with the wine's red fruit and oak spice.
What grapes are in Jaro Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino (100%). The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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