Winery Benito Rodrigo12 Tablas Crianza
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Tempranillo.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the 12 Tablas Crianza from the Winery Benito Rodrigo
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the 12 Tablas Crianza of Winery Benito Rodrigo in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with 12 Tablas Crianza
Pairings that work perfectly with 12 Tablas Crianza
Original food and wine pairings with 12 Tablas Crianza
The 12 Tablas Crianza of Winery Benito Rodrigo matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasticcio (greece), lebanese lamb meatball or autumn pumpkin pie.
Details and technical informations about Winery Benito Rodrigo's 12 Tablas Crianza.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of 12 Tablas Crianza from Winery Benito Rodrigo are 2009, 2016, 2014, 0 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Benito Rodrigo
The Winery Benito Rodrigo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Ribera del Duero to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ribera del Duero
The wine region of Ribera del Duero is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe blackberries or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, baking spice or espresso.
The wine region of Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
The word of the wine: Old vines
There are no specific regulations governing the term "vieilles vignes". After 20 to 25 years, the yields stabilize and tend to decrease, the vines are deeply rooted, and the grapes that come from them give richer, more concentrated, more sappy wines, expressing with more nuance the characteristics of their terroir. It is possible to find plots of vines that claim to be a century old.
