At a glance

Producer

Pago de Carraovejas

Region

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Grape variety

Tempranillo

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$50-$70

Tasting profile

Black cherry, blackberry, plum with hints of vanilla, tobacco, and subtle spice from French and American oak aging

Evolution: Fruit will integrate deeper with secondary notes of leather and earth emerging as tannins soften over the next 5-8 years

At peak: Complex bouquet combining dark fruit, spices, and elegant oak with polished tannins and a long finish

Structure

Acidity

Balanced and refreshing

Tannins

Firm, ripe, well-integrated

Alcohol

14.5%

Aging potential

15-20 years with proper cellaring

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2022 to 2040

Optimal window

2018 to 2043

Current status

Approaching early drinking maturity with excellent aging potential

Current condition

Developing complexity, tannins softening but still structured

Excellent vintage (2015) combined with Pago de Carraovejas' top-tier vineyard site Cuesta de las Liebres produces a structured, concentrated wine that improves with medium-term aging. The robust tannins and balanced acidity support a long drinking window beyond a decade from harvest.

Food pairing

Grilled lamb, roasted game meats, aged Manchego cheese, and dishes with rich sauces such as mushroom ragout or red wine reduction

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — To allow aeration of firm tannins and fuller expression of aromatic complexity

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Implements water conservation techniques, uses precision viticulture to reduce chemical inputs, and sources some renewable energy for operations. Packaging uses lightweight bottles and recyclable materials.

Pago de Carraovejas applies sustainable viticulture best practices compliant with regional standards. While not fully organic or biodynamic, their integrated pest management and resource conservation efforts reduce environmental impact. Export contributes to carbon footprint, but offset by local farming efficiencies.