Rivendel Crianza
2009 - Vinoteca El Descorche (Alhaurín El Grande)
The night after San Valentine’s Day my DH and me decided we
were not in the mood to cook so we went to our town’s wine bar “Vinoteca El Descorche” for some good tapas
and wine.
It was my turn to choose the wine so browsing in the shelves
I saw a wine I couldn't pass by. Its name is “Rivendel” as in “Lord of the
Rings” Rivendel, and me being such a J.R.R. Tolkien fan I HAD to try this wine.
Rivendel Crianza 2009 is a D.O. Ribera del Duero red wine,
made with 100% tempranillo grapes. It
has a deep cherry hue and strong tanning
with complex and lasting aftertaste.
This wine is recommended to be pair with game and red meat,
roasts and stews. That night we pair it with some wild board pate (delicious),
fried quails and a mix of cheeses. After these, I would definitely recommend
going for the meat instead of the cheese, as it pairs better with this wine.
Rivendel is a good D.O. Ribera del Duero, but me being such
a Tolkien fan, I would say it doesn't live up to its name.
Wine information
Type of
wine: Red wine - Crianza
D.O. RIBERA DEL DUERO
Winery:
Bodega San Mamés, S.C. (http://www.bodegasanmames.com/)
Year: 2009
Grape: Tempranillo
Alcohol percentage: 13.5% Vol.
Temperature
recommended for drinking: 17ºC
Aging: 12
months in American oak barrels y Central toasted half.
Size: 75cl
Maridaje: Accompanies the
exquisite dishes of the area as roasts, game and red meat, it is also an ideal
companion for Iberian, stews and dishes from modern cuisine.
Tasting note: Rivendel Crianza 2009
Intense red with cherry hues with bright robe. Complex
aromas with ripe fruit, jams and minerals. After oxygenation also appreciate
spicy and balsamic nuances. The palate is elegant, with pronounced tannins and
complex structure. Final tasty, velvety and long aftertaste.
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