| Type | Red wine |
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| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 14.0% |
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Spec sheet
The wine
Reds with a few months of barrel ageing, ‘semi-crianzas’ or in this denomination ‘robles’, are always an excellent opportunity for getting to know a winery’s style at a less expensive price. In this case, a little gem: a wine with almost perfect balance, and outstanding due to its luscious character, whilst also demonstrating the achievements of hard work in the vineyard and winery.
What does this wine taste like?
In appearance, it’s a clean, bright, cherry colour. On the nose, it releases an intense aroma that’s floral and of red woodland berries, mingling amongst lactic and vanilla touches, acquired during its time in oak. Its passage through the palate is generous, elegant, persistent and velvety.
| Light | Bold | |
|---|---|---|
| Smooth | Tannic | |
| Dry | Sweet | |
| Soft | Acidic |
View | Picota cherry red / Clean / Bright |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Floral scents / Fruit aromas / Fruits of the forest / Red fruit / Lactic notes / Ageing notes / Vanilla |
Mouth | Full / Elegant / Velvety / Persistent |
Drinking and storing
Serve between 14ºC and 16ºC
Food pairing
Ratings and awards
| 2018 | 90 PN | 91 SK |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 90 PN | |
| 2016 | 90 PN | |
| 2015 | 91 PN | |
| 2009 | 90 PN |
PN: PeñínSK: Suckling
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Ageing period | 9 months |
|---|---|
| Type of wood | French oak |
Vineyards
| Vine age | Between 5 and 20 years |
|---|---|
| Soil | Clay |
| Climate | Continental with Atlantic influence |
The winery
Bodegas Rodero
Carmelo Rodero comes from a family with a long history of winemaking in the heart of Ribera del Duero, where his grandparents were founding members of the Pedrosa wine cooperative back in the mid-twentieth century. Later his family moved on from the cooperative and began selling grapes to Vega Sicilia, until in 1990 Carmelo decided it was time to start out with their own winery. Their first wine came out in 1991, and since then the company has grown and grown, acquiring...
