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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb with garlic and herbs
A classic Ribera del Duero pairing; the wine's oak and fruit complement traditional roast lamb. -
Lamb burgers with Manchego
Richer, modern preparation of Castilian lamb works with the wine's fruity, accessible style. -
Grilled red peppers stuffed with meat
The wine's fruit and spice notes resonate with the pimento and meat combination.
How to serve Pago de Carraovejas 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 with garlic and herbs, Lamb burgers with Manchego, Grilled red peppers stuffed with meat. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pago de Carraovejas was founded in 1987 near Peñafiel and released its first Crianza with the 1988 vintage. The estate quickly became known for its Bordeaux-influenced blend of Tinto Fino with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The property also hosts the Michelin-starred Ambivium restaurant.
- 1987: Pago de Carraovejas estate founded near Peñafiel
- 1988: First Pago de Carraovejas Crianza released
Facts
- Producer
- Pago de Carraovejas · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 12 months in French and American oak barrels
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €22-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
Frequently asked about Pago de Carraovejas Crianza
When should I drink Pago de Carraovejas 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 Pago de Carraovejas Crianza?
Roast lamb with garlic and herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lamb burgers with Manchego and Grilled red peppers stuffed with meat. A classic Ribera del Duero pairing; the wine's oak and fruit complement traditional roast lamb.
What grapes are in Pago de Carraovejas Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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