Details
- Type: Red
- Country: Spain
- Region: Castilla y Leon
- Vintage: 2016
- Producer: Valdubón
- Primary grape: Tempranillo
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Code: 35795
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Sulphites
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Expression
Oaked, intense, concentrated reds
- Full-flavoured and mature cheeses e.g. Cheddar, Cheshire, Edam, Gouda. Manchego, parmesan, Pont l’Évêque
- Bay leaf, black pepper, chives, mint, nutmeg, rosemary, thyme
- Grilled, roasted, seared, braised game: boar, duck, grouse, pheasant, venison. Beef, lamb
- Full-flavoured cream- or cheese-based sauces e.g. parmesan. Intense wild mushroom, casserole or jus sauces
- Some good combinations are possible with spicy foods but careful experimentation is required
- Usually vegetables will be supporting a full-flavoured meat or dominating sauce. Hearty lentil dishes. Rich, wild mushroom dishes
About the Wine
This delightful red Wine from Valdubón is made in the Ribera del Duero area of Castilla y Leon. You won't find this wine stocked in multiple retailers. Available in 75cl bottles, distributed in the UK by Freixenet. Valdubón Roble Ribera del Duero is an inviting wine, made from Tempranillo grapes. This wine has a cork closure and is one of a growing number in our list that can be enjoyed by vegan drinkers. Elegant, savoury, berry-fruit flavours that are excellent with game, wild mushrooms, rich chicken and beef dishes.
Tempranillo
Temp-rah-NEEL-yo
The grape behind Rioja and widely planted in Spain in general. Tempranillo lends itself to significant oak ageing, it tastes of ripe
strawberry, autumnal, baked, berry fruit with sweet Christmas spices.
Flavours:
- Cherry
- Fig
- Mushroom
- Sweet Tobacco
- Violet
The Country
Spain
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