What it pairs with
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Roast lamb chops
The wine's fruit and oak spice pair naturally with Castilian roast lamb. -
Grilled pork with herbs
Herb-seasoned pork and the wine's vanilla and herb notes are a light, easy match. -
Semi-cured Manchego
Fresh sheep's milk cheese and the wine's cherry and vanilla notes are a casual pairing.
How to serve Matarromera 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 lamb chops, Grilled pork with herbs, Semi-cured Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bodega Matarromera was founded by Carlos Moro at Valbuena de Duero, with the first Crianza produced around 1990 from the estate's Tinto Fino vineyards between the villages of Olivares and Valbuena.
- 1990 — First Matarromera Crianza produced at Valbuena de Duero
Facts
- Producer
- Bodega Matarromera
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino (100%)
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 12 months in American and French oak barrels
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €15-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Matarromera Crianza
When should I drink Matarromera Crianza?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Matarromera Crianza?
Roast lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled pork with herbs and Semi-cured Manchego. The wine's fruit and oak spice pair naturally with Castilian roast lamb.
What grapes are in Matarromera Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino (100%). The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.