In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, plum, vanilla, herbs, light spice

Palate: dark cherry, dried herbs, smooth tannin, oak spice, light mineral

An approachable, well-priced Tinto Fino Crianza from the Vega Real estate at Valbuena de Duero, with clean cherry fruit, vanilla and light mineral character from limestone soils beside the Duero river.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb chops
    A casual everyday pairing with the wine's fruit and vanilla.
  • Roast pork
    The wine's medium body and spice complement herb-roasted pork.
  • Manchego cheese
    Classic Castilian pairing with the wine's fruit and oak notes.

History

Vega Real is a family estate at Valbuena de Duero producing Tinto Fino wines from limestone-rich riverside vineyards. The Crianza was first produced around 1998.

  1. 1998 — Vega Real Crianza first produced from Valbuena de Duero limestone vineyards

Facts

Producer
Vega Real
Grapes
Tinto Fino (100%)
Classification
DO Ribera del Duero
Oak
12 months in American and French oak barrels
ABV
13.5%
Price
€12-18 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1998

Tags

dry medium acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic occasion picnic occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with pork pairs with red meat price everyday still red tinto fino value pick
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