Red Wine Pago de los Capellanes Crianza 2020
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One of the best-known wines from Ribera del Duero, Pago de los Capellanes Crianza is a varietal Tempranillo.
This expressive Spanish red wine from bodega Pago de los Capellanes is produced from 18 plots planted with vines 30 years old on average. They are located in the town of Pedrosa del Duero, at an altitude of 800 metres above sea level. Soils are composed of clay and limestone.
Meticulously harvested, the grapes were selected on site. Once in the cellar, they were fermented with indigenous yeasts with daily pump-overs and punch-downs.
After a period of about a month, this red wine from Ribera del Duero was drawn off to complete malolactic fermentation.
Finally, Pago de los Capellanes Crianza 2020 was aged for 12 months in new and 2nd year French oak barrels.
Aerate this Crianza red wine 1 hour before drinking.
Appearance | The wine Pago de los Capellanes Crianza is medium purple with a garnet rim. |
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Nose | Showing a very good balance between fruit and oak, this varietal Tempranillo smells primarily of of black fruit, ripe berries and spices, nuanced by some hints of aromatic herbs, cocoa, liquorice, fine leather and toast. |
Palate | Pleasant and smooth, this wine from bodega Pago de los Capellanes has a well-balanced acidity and some ripe, savoury tannins. Nice texture, with remembrances of dry earth, vanilla, blackcurrants, liquorice and clove. Long finish with suggestions of balsam and herbs. |
Our personal opinion | A modern classic, Pago de Los Capellanes Crianza 2020 makes a great pairing with substantial meat dishes. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Pago de los Capellanes Crianza 2019: Enterwine 92. Guía Peñín 93. Pago de los Capellanes Crianza 2018: Enterwine 92. Guía Peñín 93. Decanter WWA 2021 - Silver Medal & 92 points. Pago de los Capellanes Crianza 2017: Enterwine 92. Pago de los Capellanes Crianza 2016: Enterwine 92. Peñín 92. Pago de los Capellanes Crianza 2015: Enterwine 92. Peñín 92. Pago de los Capellanes Crianza 2014: Parker 92. Enterwine 92. Peñín 92. Pago de los Capellanes Crianza 2013: Peñín 92. Pago de los Capellanes Crianza 2012: Peñín 92. Pago de los Capellanes Crianza 2011: Peñín 92. |
Year | 2020 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Ribera del Duero |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | 40-60 minutes before serving |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
Enterwine's Score | 92 |
Media rating | 92 |
Mono-Varietal | Tempranillo |
Pairings | Birds, bluefish, Bull meat, Cured cheeses, Grilled red meats, Hamburgers , Pasta with red sauce and meat, Red meat with gravy, Risotto, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted white meats, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Steak Tartare, Stews, Vegetables |
Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |