In the glass
Aroma: cherry, plum, vanilla, light wood
Palate: red cherry, light tannins, cedar, fresh acidity
Approachable Crianza from the Peñafiel-area Convento de Oreja estate: fresh cherry, plum and vanilla from 12 months in mixed oak, with balanced light tannins suited to everyday drinking.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken thighs
Medium-bodied red fruit is a natural match for well-seasoned chicken. -
Grilled pork sausages
The wine's red fruit and moderate tannins suit pork sausages off the grill. -
Tortilla espanola
Fresh cherry and balanced acidity pair well with the eggy Spanish omelette.
How to serve Convento de Oreja 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 chicken thighs, Grilled pork sausages, Tortilla espanola. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Convento de Oreja is named for the historic convent that once occupied the Peñafiel-area estate site. The Crianza showcases accessible, well-balanced Tinto Fino from the Valladolid valley floor at an everyday price.
- 2003 — First Convento de Oreja Crianza released from Peñafiel area estate
Facts
- Producer
- Convento de Oreja
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 12 months in French and American oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Convento de Oreja Crianza
What does Convento de Oreja Crianza taste like?
On the nose, cherry, plum, vanilla, light wood. On the palate, red cherry, light tannins, cedar, fresh acidity. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Approachable Crianza from the Peñafiel-area Convento de Oreja estate: fresh cherry, plum and vanilla from 12 months in mixed oak, with balanced light tannins suited to everyday drinking.
When should I drink Convento de Oreja 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 Convento de Oreja Crianza?
Roast chicken thighs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled pork sausages and Tortilla espanola. Medium-bodied red fruit is a natural match for well-seasoned chicken.
What grapes are in Convento de Oreja Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.