Crianza 2022

Convento Oreja · Ribera del Duero, Spain

Crianza 2022

Tempranillo · Cabernet Sauvignon

A blend of 98% Tempranillo and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon from Mélida and Langayo in the Comarca de Peñafiel. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel and matured for twelve months in medium- and low-toast French oak; bottled in May 2024. Cherry-red, clean and crystalline, with blueberry, raspberry and blackberry, pastry aromas, light spice and balsamic touches. Soft, rounded tannins balance the acidity in a broad, velvety and persistent palate.

Grapes
98% Tempranillo, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol
14.5% vol
Aging
12 months in French oak
Bottled
May 2024
Pairs with
Grilled red meat, roasted lamb, mushrooms and cured sheep’s cheese
$30.00
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Convento Oreja

The producer

Convento Oreja

Tinta del País grown at over 900 metres in Peñafiel. Founded in 2002, the estate crafts elegant, balsamic-tinged reds from old vines and French oak.

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