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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 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: fresh cherry, strawberry, light vanilla, floral
Palate: bright red cherry, raspberry, light spice, lively freshness
Fresh, lively Roble from the high-altitude Vizcarra estate with bright cherry, strawberry and floral notes from brief oak contact and a refreshing acidity typical of the cooler Burgos elevation.
What it pairs with
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Pintxos and tapas
The fresh, fruity style is ideal for a range of light snacks. -
Grilled vegetables with olive oil
Bright acidity complements charred courgette and red pepper. -
Tortilla de patata
Fresh cherry fruit and gentle tannins pair with the simple egg and potato dish.
How to serve Vizcarra Senda del Oro 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. Pintxos and tapas, Grilled vegetables with olive oil, Tortilla de patata. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Senda del Oro (Golden Path) is the entry-level Roble from Bodegas Vizcarra, designed for immediate enjoyment. A short 5-month oak pass preserves the natural freshness and acidity that define Vizcarra's high-altitude site at Mambrilla de Castrejon.
- 2004: Senda del Oro introduced as the estate's everyday Roble label
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Vizcarra · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 5 months in French and American oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 9-14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Vizcarra Senda del Oro Roble
What does Vizcarra Senda del Oro Roble taste like?
On the nose, fresh cherry, strawberry, light vanilla, floral. On the palate, bright red cherry, raspberry, light spice, lively freshness. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a short-medium finish. Fresh, lively Roble from the high-altitude Vizcarra estate with bright cherry, strawberry and floral notes from brief oak contact and a refreshing acidity typical of the cooler Burgos elevation.
When should I drink Vizcarra Senda del Oro Roble?
Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vizcarra Senda del Oro Roble?
Pintxos and tapas is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled vegetables with olive oil and Tortilla de patata. The fresh, fruity style is ideal for a range of light snacks.
What grapes are in Vizcarra Senda del Oro Roble?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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