In the glass
Aroma: cherry, plum, cedar, dried herbs
Palate: ripe red fruit, dark cherry, light spice, balanced tannins
Approachable Crianza from Bodegas Vizcarra Ramos at Fuentelcesped on the eastern Burgos plateau, with cherry, plum and cedar from 14 months in mixed oak and balanced, food-friendly tannins.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb cutlets
Classic Ribera pairing of red fruit and medium tannins with mild lamb. -
Pork loin with pepper sauce
The wine's spice and moderate tannins complement pork in pepper sauce. -
Cured Iberico ham with bread
Fresh cherry and light cedar match the saline depth of Iberico jamon.
History
Bodegas Vizcarra Ramos operates from the clay-limestone soils near Fuentelcesped east of Aranda de Duero, a different estate from the related Bodegas Vizcarra at Mambrilla de Castrejon. The Crianza reflects the concentrated style typical of the eastern Burgos sub-zone.
- 2006 — First Vizcarra Ramos Crianza released from Fuentelcesped estate
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Vizcarra Ramos
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 14 months in French and American oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-9 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006