The single varietal Tempranillo wine Carmelo Rodero 9 Meses is crafted from vines planted at an altitude of 700 metres above sea level.
First, the grapes used to produce this red wine of Bodegas Rodero were harvested and carefully destemmed.
Then they were cold-soaked, fermented and transferred into French oak barrels, where they completed malolactic fermentation.
After that, this Spanish red wine from Ribera del Duero was aged for 9 months, gently filtered and bottled.
Finally, Carmelo Rodero 9 Meses 2018 was aged for 3 months in the cellar prior to its release.
Appearance | The red wine Carmelo Rodero 9 Meses has a cherry red colour with some violet glints. |
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Nose | A very expressive Tinta del País (Tempranillo) this is, defined by aromas of ripe red fruit, sweet spices and hints of vanilla and cocoa. |
Palate | Fresh and fruity, this red wine from Ribera del Duero has an supple body and ripe tannins. Creamy notes of fruit, fresh acidity and some earthy remembrances. This wine by Carmelo Rodero has a long, savoury finish. |
Our personal opinion | The red wine Carmelo Rodero 9 Meses 2018 is an affordable, honest Ribera ideal for drinking by the glass or with informal meals. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Carmelo Rodero 9 Meses 2017: Enterwine 92. Carmelo Rodero 9 Meses 2016: Enterwine 92. Peñín 90. Carmelo Rodero 9 Meses 2015: Enterwine 92. Peñín 91. Carmelo Rodero 9 Meses 2014: Peñín 87. |
Year | 2018 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Ribera del Duero |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 14-16ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | No |
Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
Organic | No |
Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
Ageing | Barrel |
Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 9 |
Parker Score | No |
Peñin Score | No |
Our Score | 91 |
Media rating | 91 |
Other guides | No |
Name of Award | No |
Mono-Varietal | Tinta del País |
Percentage of variety | No |
Pairings | Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cow´s cheese, Eggs, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Hamburgers , Pasta with red sauce and meat, Paté, Poultry, Rice with meat, Roasted lamb, Roasted white meats, Stuffed Chicken, Vegetables, Vegetables |
Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Appetizer, Barbecue, Because you can, Dinner with friends, Family reunion |
Nice wine. Fruit, freshness and balance.
Juicy Ribera, approachable and easy-to-drink.