In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, blackberry, cedar, dried herbs
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, spice, cedar, structured tannins
The prestige selection from Convento de Oreja: concentrated dark cherry, blackberry and cedar from 18 months in French oak, more structured and age-worthy than the standard Crianza.
What it pairs with
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Slow-roasted lamb shoulder
The wine's concentrated dark fruit and structured tannins suit slow-cooked rich lamb. -
Beef casserole with tomato and herbs
Earthy herbs and cedar in the wine match hearty Castilian beef stew. -
Manchego semicurado
Firm tannins and dark fruit balance medium-aged sheep's cheese.
How to serve Convento de Oreja Seleccion
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, Beef casserole with tomato and herbs, Manchego semicurado. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Seleccion tier from Convento de Oreja is a step up from the standard Crianza, drawing from the estate's best old-vine parcels near Peñafiel and spending 18 months in French oak. Made only in selected vintages.
- 2007 — First Convento de Oreja Seleccion released from old-vine parcel selection
Facts
- Producer
- Convento de Oreja
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 25-38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-14 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
Frequently asked about Convento de Oreja Seleccion
What does Convento de Oreja Seleccion taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, blackberry, cedar, dried herbs. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit, spice, cedar, structured tannins. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. The prestige selection from Convento de Oreja: concentrated dark cherry, blackberry and cedar from 18 months in French oak, more structured and age-worthy than the standard Crianza.
When should I drink Convento de Oreja Seleccion?
Drink 5-14 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 Seleccion?
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Beef casserole with tomato and herbs and Manchego semicurado. The wine's concentrated dark fruit and structured tannins suit slow-cooked rich lamb.
What grapes are in Convento de Oreja Seleccion?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.