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In the glass
Aroma: red fruit, strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant, balsamic, fine spice
Palate: tasty, fruity, well built
A young Tinta del País from vines of 6 to 16 years around Peñafiel: covered cherry red, fresh red-fruit nose with balsamic and fine spice, tasty and easy to drink.
What it pairs with
- Roast chicken Fruit-forward and moderate in tannin, it suits poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Grilled chorizo Spice and fruit match.More wines for sausages →
- Tortilla española Easy-drinking red for simple dishes.More wines for vegetables and salads →
How to serve Convento Oreja Roble
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open the bottle. Open and pour; no decanting is needed.
- Serve lightly cooled. A light cellar chill suits a young, fruity red.
- Glassware. A standard red-wine glass.
- Pair with the food. Roast chicken, Grilled chorizo, Tortilla española. Poultry, chorizo and simple egg dishes suit the fruity style.
History
Convento Oreja Roble is 100% Tinta del País from the Peñafiel area, fermented for about five days at 22C with nine days of total maceration. It spends a minimum of four months in French and American oak.
Facts
- Producer
- Convento de Oreja · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinta del País (100%)
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- At least four months in selected French and American oak barrels after fermentation in 20,000-litre stainless steel tanks
Frequently asked about Convento Oreja Roble
What does Convento Oreja Roble taste like?
On the nose, red fruit, strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant, balsamic, fine spice. On the palate, tasty, fruity, well built. A young Tinta del País from vines of 6 to 16 years around Peñafiel: covered cherry red, fresh red-fruit nose with balsamic and fine spice, tasty and easy to drink.
When should I drink Convento Oreja Roble?
The producer gives no drinking window for Roble.
What food pairs with Convento Oreja Roble?
Roast chicken is the first match to try, with Grilled chorizo and Tortilla española close behind. Fruit-forward and moderate in tannin, it suits poultry.
What grapes are in Convento Oreja Roble?
It is 100% Tinta del País, according to the producer.
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