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.
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