Pago de Carraovejas Crianza

What it pairs with

• 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.

1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. 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.

1. 1987 — Pago de Carraovejas estate founded near Peñafiel
2. 1988 — First Pago de Carraovejas Crianza released

Facts

Producer

Pago de Carraovejas

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

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