Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs18 yrs20 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

  • Chuletón
    The estate's own first pairing for this wine.
  • Paprika-spiced sweetbreads
    Mollejas pimentonadas appear on the producer's pairing list.
  • Grilled sausages
    Salchichas a la parrilla are named by the estate.
  • Fried eggs with chichos
    The producer suggests this Bierzo home dish alongside the wine.

History

Casar de Valdaiga is the barrel-aged tier of the Pérez Caramés range, spending sixteen months in second-use Allier French oak barrels. The estate holds back stock and continues to offer older vintages long after release, which is unusual in the Bierzo.

Facts

Producer
Bodega Pérez Caramés · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía (100%)
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Sixteen months in second-use Allier French oak barrels
ABV
13.5%
Price
€14-20 at retail
Drinking window
4-18 from vintage
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Casar de Valdaiga Crianza

How long is Casar de Valdaiga Crianza aged?

Sixteen months in second-use French oak barrels from the Allier forests.

What food pairs with Casar de Valdaiga Crianza?

The estate names chuletón, paprika-spiced sweetbreads, grilled sausages and fried eggs with chichos.

Is Casar de Valdaiga Crianza organic?

Pérez Caramés presents its whole range as organic wines.

When should I drink Casar de Valdaiga Crianza?

Drink between four and eighteen years from vintage. The estate itself offers vintages well past release.

Tags

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