In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, plum, vanilla, light cedar, herbs
Palate: dark cherry, dried herbs, smooth tannin, light mineral, spice
An approachable Tinto Fino Crianza from the Resalte estate at the foot of Peñafiel castle, with clean cherry fruit, vanilla and light mineral character.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops
Light fruit and vanilla pair easily with charcoal-grilled lamb. -
Roast chicken
The wine's medium body is well suited to simple roasted poultry. -
Semi-cured Manchego
Young sheep's milk cheese and the wine's fruit notes are a casual, pleasant match.
How to serve Resalte 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. Grilled lamb chops, Roast chicken, Semi-cured Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Resalte de Peñafiel was founded in 1997 at the foot of Peñafiel castle and began producing Crianza wines from the estate's Tinto Fino vineyards in the DO.
- 1997 — Resalte de Peñafiel founded at the foot of Peñafiel castle
Facts
- Producer
- Resalte de Penafiel
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino (100%)
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 12 months in French and American oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €12-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
Frequently asked about Resalte Crianza
What does Resalte Crianza taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, plum, vanilla, light cedar, herbs. On the palate, dark cherry, dried herbs, smooth tannin, light mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. An approachable Tinto Fino Crianza from the Resalte estate at the foot of Peñafiel castle, with clean cherry fruit, vanilla and light mineral character.
When should I drink Resalte Crianza?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Resalte Crianza?
Grilled lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken and Semi-cured Manchego. Light fruit and vanilla pair easily with charcoal-grilled lamb.
What grapes are in Resalte Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino (100%). The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.