In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium-Long finish

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

  • 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.

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.

  1. 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

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