2020, Pago Carraovejas, Alma Carraovejas
| Standard Price | Membership Price | Mix 6 or more |
|---|---|---|
| £54.00 | £38.00 | £46.00 |
At a glance
- Grape
- Blend: Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Region
- Ribera del Duero, Spain
- Alcohol
- 15.00%
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannins
- Medium
- Drink
- Long (10-20 yrs)
- Pairs with
- Red Meat, Rich & Creamy Dishes, Cheese
Why this wine
Carraovejas broke Ribera convention by blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot into Tempranillo, and by farming steep slopes above Penafiel that most producers had ignored. The result is darker and more structured than classical Ribera. Two vintages side by side make the vintage effect unusually easy to read.
Our advantages:
Description
How it tastes
Intense aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and subtle hints of vanilla and spice from oak aging. Rich and full-bodied with flavours of dark fruit, chocolate, and a touch of minerality, balanced by smooth tannins.
The producer
Pago de Carraovejas is a renowned winery located in the Ribera del Duero region of Spain, known for its commitment to quality and innovation. Established in 1987, it has gained acclaim for its meticulous vineyard management and state-of-the-art winemaking techniques, earning numerous awards and recognition in the wine industry.
Food and drinking
Good with red meat, rich & creamy dishes and cheese. Drinking well now, with a decade or more ahead of it. Serve at 16–18°C.
The information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information may be subject to change.