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.
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