In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, blackberry, cedar, mineral, herbs, spice
Palate: dark plum, dried herbs, graphite, chocolate, firm tannin
The premium Tinto Fino selection from Vega Real, sourced from the best parcels at Valbuena de Duero and aged in French oak for greater concentration, mineral depth and structure.
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb with garlic and herbs
The wine's structure and dark fruit suit herb-seasoned Castilian roast lamb. -
Grilled beef steak
Dark fruit and firm tannins complement charred beef. -
Aged Manchego
Hard cheese and the wine's mineral dark fruit are a balanced pair.
How to serve Pagos de Vega Real
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. Roast lamb with garlic and herbs, Grilled beef steak, Aged Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pagos de Vega Real is the premium selection from Vega Real, first produced in 2004 from the estate's finest Tinto Fino parcels at Valbuena de Duero with extended French-oak ageing.
- 2004 — Pagos de Vega Real first produced as the premium estate selection
Facts
- Producer
- Vega Real
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino (100%)
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €30-50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Pagos de Vega Real
What does Pagos de Vega Real taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, blackberry, cedar, mineral, herbs. On the palate, dark plum, dried herbs, graphite, chocolate, firm tannin. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The premium Tinto Fino selection from Vega Real, sourced from the best parcels at Valbuena de Duero and aged in French oak for greater concentration, mineral depth and structure.
When should I drink Pagos de Vega Real?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Pagos de Vega Real?
Roast lamb with garlic and herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled beef steak and Aged Manchego. The wine's structure and dark fruit suit herb-seasoned Castilian roast lamb.
What grapes are in Pagos de Vega Real?
The blend is Tinto Fino (100%). The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.