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 harmonious pair.
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