Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua Ribera del Duero DO

Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua Ribera del Duero DO 50 cl

Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua Ribera del Duero DO is a Tempranillo red wine from the Real Sitio de Ventosilla, Pradorey’s historic estate in Burgos. The grapes come from Finca Valdelayegua, one of Pradorey’s estate vineyards located near the Duero and Gromejón rivers. Its elevation of approximately 800 metres above sea level and its sandy, clay-rich and calcareous soils promote freshness, structure and a distinctive Ribera del Duero character. The Crianza matures for 12 months in oak barriques, followed by a further 3 months in a large French oak vat. The result is a balanced Tempranillo with pure fruit, fine spice, well-integrated acidity and a persistent finish. The 50 cl bottle is particularly suitable for smaller gatherings, dinner for two or as a convenient format for a mature Crianza in a classic Ribera del Duero style.

Producer: Pradorey, Burgos

Pradorey is located at the Real Sitio de Ventosilla in Burgos, in the heart of the Ribera del Duero. The historic estate comprises extensive vineyards divided into different fincas and individual sites. This diversity allows Pradorey to produce different expressions of the region, ranging from approachable Crianza wines to longer-aged Reservas and Gran Reservas. The estate works with its own grapes and combines the traditional grape varieties of the Ribera del Duero with precise, modern cellar practices. The wines express the character of the region through fruit, structure, spice and the judicious use of oak ageing.

Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua 2022 in Detail

Aromas & Character (Bouquet & Palate)

Colour: Clear, bright blackberry red.

Aroma: Fruit-driven on the nose, with woodland and floral aromas.

Character: Medium-bodied on the palate, with notes of vanilla, coconut, cinnamon and nuts, well-integrated acidity and a persistent finish with a delicate sweetness on the aftertaste.

Food Pairing & Occasions

Pairs well with: Grilled calf’s liver with sage onions, hare stew with mushrooms and polenta.

Ideal for: Braised dishes, mushroom dishes, veal, game birds, hearty cuisine and evenings that call for a balanced Crianza from the Ribera del Duero.

Further Recommendations & Categories

Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua Ribera del Duero DO is available in the following bottle sizes:

• Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua Ribera del Duero DO 50 cl - Jennie bottle
• Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua Ribera del Duero DO 75 cl - Standard bottle
• Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua Ribera del Duero DO 150 cl - Magnum bottle

FAQ

What stylistically defines Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua?
Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua is a balanced Tempranillo from the Ribera del Duero. Fruit, woodland and floral aromas, fine spice, well-integrated acidity and a persistent finish define its style.

How is Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua vinified?
The wine matures for 12 months in oak barriques, followed by a further 3 months in a large French oak vat. This ageing supports spice, structure and texture without masking the Tempranillo fruit.

What role does Tempranillo play in Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua?
Tempranillo forms the basis of this Crianza. The grape variety contributes fruit, structure, spice and the characteristic profile of the Ribera del Duero.

What distinguishes the 50 cl bottle of Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua?
The 50 cl bottle is a smaller format and is well suited to dinner for two, smaller gatherings or occasions when a standard bottle would be too large.

At what temperature should Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua be served?
16-18°C is ideal. At this temperature, the fruit, woodland and floral aromas, fine spice, well-integrated acidity and persistent finish can be expressed in balance.

What drinking phase is Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua 2022 currently in?
Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua 2022 is currently showing a harmonious and already well-developed drinking phase. The fruit, spice, acidity and oak influence are well integrated, while the structure continues to give the wine backbone. With an ageing potential of 8 years, it can be enjoyed beautifully now and will continue to gain refinement with proper cellaring.

What does Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua pair best with?
The wine pairs well with grilled calf’s liver with sage onions and hare stew with mushrooms and polenta. It is also well suited to braised dishes, mushroom dishes, veal and hearty cuisine.

What makes the Ribera del Duero special for this Crianza?
The Ribera del Duero is one of Spain’s most important red-wine regions. Tempranillo expresses fruit, structure and spice here, while the altitude and continental climate promote freshness and tension.

What is the significance of Finca Valdelayegua?
Finca Valdelayegua is one of Pradorey’s estate vineyards, located near the Duero and Gromejón rivers. Its elevation of approximately 800 metres above sea level and its sandy, clay-rich and calcareous soils promote freshness, structure and a distinctive regional character.

What is the significance of ageing in oak barriques and a large oak vat?
Ageing in oak barriques adds fine spice, while the subsequent maturation in a large French oak vat brings additional poise and balance. The result is a Crianza with structure, fruit and a harmonious oak influence.

Discover Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua

Pradorey Crianza Finca Valdelayegua in the 50 cl bottle is a suitable choice for anyone seeking a classic Ribera del Duero Crianza in a smaller format. A balanced Tempranillo with fruit, spice and carefully judged ageing, well suited to hearty dishes, mushrooms, veal or braised cuisine.