In the glass
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
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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.
How to serve Vega Real 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 pork, Manchego cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 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
Frequently asked about Vega Real Crianza
What does Vega Real Crianza taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, plum, vanilla, herbs, light spice. On the palate, dark cherry, dried herbs, smooth tannin, oak spice, light mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. 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.
When should I drink Vega Real 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 Vega Real Crianza?
Grilled lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork and Manchego cheese. A casual everyday pairing with the wine's fruit and vanilla.
What grapes are in Vega Real Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino (100%). The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.