Carmelo Rodero Crianza 2023
Crianza red wine from Ribera del Duero. Blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Albillo aged for 15 months in French oak barrels.
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Carmelo Rodero Crianza 2023
The wine Carmelo Rodero Crianza is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Albillo, sourced from vines planted at an altitude of 800 metres above sea level.
The grapes were manually harvested, destemmed and cold-macerated for several days.
Fermented in stainless steel tanks, this Spanish red wine from Ribera del Duero was then transferred into French oak barrels, where it completed malolactic fermentation and was subsequently aged for 15 months. During the period, it was drawn off every 3 months.
Finally, the red wine Carmelo Rodero Crianza 2023 was bottled in April 2025 and stored for no less than 12 months prior to its commercial release.
Decant this Crianza red wine from Bodegas Rodero a minimum of 30 minutes before drinking.
| Appearance | The red wine Carmelo Rodero Crianza is medium purple with a Burgundy rim. |
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| Nose | This is an expressive blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Albillo, carrying lively aromas of cranberries and bilberries, some vegetal remembrances and elegant notes of spices, underbrush, with some hints of cocoa, coffee and tobacco. |
| Palate | This red wine of Bodegas Rodero is medium-bodied and nicely balanced, with a lively acidity and some chalky tannins. Balsamic and a tad spicy, with a long, delicately mineral finish reminiscent of wild berries and scrubland. |
| Our personal opinion | A nice value, the wine Carmelo Rodero Crianza 2023 pairs excellently with hearty dishes. Remember to aerate the wine before you drink it. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Carmelo Rodero Crianza 2020: Enterwine 93. Carmelo Rodero Crianza 2019: Enterwine 93. Guía Peñín 91. Carmelo Rodero Crianza 2018: Enterwine 93. Guía Peñín 91. Decanter WWA 2021 - Bronze Medal & 87 points.. Carmelo Rodero Crianza 2017: Enterwine 93. Peñín 92. James Suckling 92. Carmelo Rodero Crianza 2016: Enterwine 93. Peñín 92. Carmelo Rodero Crianza 2015: Enterwine 94. Peñín 93. J. Suckling 93. Carmelo Rodero Crianza 2014: Peñín 94. Parker 92. Carmelo Rodero Crianza 2013: Peñín 93. Carmelo Rodero Crianza 2012: Best red wine under 10 pounds - Wines From Spain Awards 2015. Gold Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2015. Parker 92. Carmelo Rodero Crianza 2011: Parker 89. Peñín 91. Gold Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards 2014. Gold Medal - Mundus Vini 2014. Silver Medal - International Wine Challenge 2014. Silver Medal - Vinalies Internationales 2014. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Ribera del Duero |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 15 |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 15 |
| Peñin Score | 92 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Other guides | J. Suckling: 92 points. |
| Percentage of variety | 90% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Albillo. |
| Pairings | Birds, bluefish, Bull meat, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Grilled red meats, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, Vegetables |
| Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |
| Red Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo |
