In the glass
Aroma: plum, dark cherry, sweet spice, cedar
Palate: dark fruit, dried herbs, smooth tannins, balanced acidity
The accessible Reserva tier from Pradorey at La Horra, with plum, dark cherry and sweet spice from 14 months in French oak; smooth and well-proportioned from the estate's gravity-fed cellar.
What it pairs with
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Slow-cooked lamb shoulder
Smooth tannins and dark fruit complement the rich, slow-cooked lamb. -
Pork ribs a la brasa
The wine's balance and sweet spice pair well with smoky, slow-cooked ribs. -
Stewed chickpeas with chorizo
Everyday hearty Castilian dish pairs comfortably with this well-structured Reserva.
How to serve Pradorey Reserva
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Slow-cooked lamb shoulder, Pork ribs a la brasa, Stewed chickpeas with chorizo. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pradorey Reserva is the entry to the estate's Reserva range at La Horra, spending 14 months in French oak before bottle rest. Approachable relative to the flagship Elite, it introduces the estate's La Horra calcareous terroir at a more accessible price.
- 2004 — First Pradorey Reserva vintage released
Facts
- Producer
- Pradorey
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 14 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 20-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-14 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Pradorey Reserva
What does Pradorey Reserva taste like?
On the nose, plum, dark cherry, sweet spice, cedar. On the palate, dark fruit, dried herbs, smooth tannins, balanced acidity. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium-long finish. The accessible Reserva tier from Pradorey at La Horra, with plum, dark cherry and sweet spice from 14 months in French oak; smooth and well-proportioned from the estate's gravity-fed cellar.
When should I drink Pradorey Reserva?
Drink 5-14 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Pradorey Reserva?
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pork ribs a la brasa and Stewed chickpeas with chorizo. Smooth tannins and dark fruit complement the rich, slow-cooked lamb.
What grapes are in Pradorey Reserva?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.