Alma Carraovejas, Pago de Carraovejas 2022
Vinous 94 (2025)
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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.
At a glance
- Grape
- Tempranillo
- Region
- Castilla y León, Spain
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannins
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Drink
- Medium (5-10 yrs)
- Pairs with
- Red Meat, Lamb, Game, Pasta
How it tastes
Black cherry, ripe plum and blueberry layered with violet, cedar, vanilla and subtle graphite spice. Full-bodied and silky with dense dark fruit, fine-grained tannins and a mineral, balsamic finish. All tasting notes and recommendations are provided as guidance only and may vary by vintage and personal preference.
The producer
Founded in 1987 on the slopes above Penafiel Castle, Pago de Carraovejas is part of the Alma Carraovejas group. The estate's limestone-rich vineyards and precision viticulture yield concentrated, pure-fruited wines that combine power with poise. Alma Carraovejas is Tempranillo-led with small portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, matured in a mix of French and American oak.
Food and drinking
Good with red meat, lamb, game and pasta. Ready now, and will hold for a few years yet. Serve at 16–18°C.