Pradorey Crianza 2008 is made from a blend of Tempranillo 95%, Cabernet 3% and Merlot 2%. Aging for 12 months in casks of Caucasian oak and 3 months in French oak wine tanks from Nevers, followed by 15 months in bottle. This exceptional vintage substitutes the vintage of 2006, because that of 2007 was not fulfilling the qualities that these wine demand. Harvested grapes from a vineyard called Valdelayegua, located at a height of 800m (2624 feet).
Tasting notes: Intense cherry red colour. On nose, fruity, spicy and balsamic with notes of wood. On palate, elegant, fresh, tasty, round tannins, ideal acidity, milky and butter notes, compote, minerals. Smooth, fruity, woody and long final.
Pairing: Aged Cheese, Game Animals, Grilled Red Meats, Legume, Roasts, Stews.
The history of the Ventosilla Estate goes back to the 16th century. In the year 1600, in the estate of 3000 hectares, a palace was built to offer lodging to the King in his numerous stays. Since then it is known as ´ Ventosilla's Royal summer residence ´ Already in this epoch it was when... it began the agricultural and cattle settling of the estate. In 1985, being ahead to the future expansion of the Denomination of Origin of Ribera de Duero future, he acquired 600 hectares of plantation rights of vineyard. That was a real managerial risk since it was 10 % of the whole extension of the Ribera de Duero. In 1989 the first 200 hectares were planted and it began a wine project that would culminate in the year 2005. The 520 hectares of current vineyard constitute the greatest plantation of the estate, being the Tempranillo the most cultivated variety, with 90 % of the vineyard. Also other varieties are cultivated, as the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Merlot.
Alcohol abuse can be dangerous.
