What it pairs with
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Roast lamb (lechazo asado)
The wine's red fruit and oak spice complement traditional Castilian slow-roasted lamb. -
Grilled chorizo
Paprika-spiced sausage and the wine's cherry and vanilla notes are a classic match. -
Manchego cheese
Firm sheep's milk cheese brings out the wine's fruit and vanilla character.
History
Alejandro Fernandez planted his first commercial vines in 1972 and released his first Pesquera Crianza in 1975, at a time when Ribera del Duero was largely unknown outside Castile. His wines attracted international attention and were instrumental in establishing the DO in 1982.
- 1972 — Alejandro Fernandez plants first Tinto Fino vines in Pesquera de Duero
- 1975 — First Tinto Pesquera Crianza released
- 1982 — DO Ribera del Duero officially granted
Facts
- Producer
- Tinto Pesquera
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino (100%)
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 12 months in American oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €18-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1975