PRADOREY CRIANZA
FINCA VALDELAYEGUA
2019
Traditional local-style ageing
12 months in barrels
3 months in Nevers oak vat
It is made with the best grapes in Pago Valdelayegua, a vineyard that contributes unique qualities to the wine. At an average height of 815 metres above sea level, it produces grapes of great colour and structure, thanks to a high proportion of clay-limestone soil, the result of the sedimentation of particles that the river Gromejón carried in suspension millions of years ago.
The Grape:
- Pago Valdelayegua single vineyard
- Altitude: 790 – 820 m
- Gentle slopes facing south, near the Rivers Duero and the Gromejón
- Sandy loam and clay-loam soils with limestone outcrops
- 95% Tempranillo, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Merlot
- Harvested manually
Aging:
- 12 months in French oak barrels
- 3 months in Nevers oak vats
Matching:
- SIGHT: Dark cherry red with intense bluish nuances, deep and bright
- NOSE: High intensity, with dominating ripe red fruit and sweet sensations from barrel ageing. Complex, balsamic and mineral backgropund
- MOUTH: Tasty in the mouth, with rounded tannins and a pleasant freshness on the palate. Tasty finish, with great concentration of fruit and a velvety finish
Notes:
- Spicy and marinated cold cuts: chorizo, ham and Iberian pork loin
- Sautéed or grilled mushrooms
- Pizzas and meat patties
- Mild cheeses
