Winery / Producer: Teófilo Reyes (Bodegas Reyes).

Region of Origin: D.O. Ribera del Duero, Peñafiel, Castilla y León, Spain.

Grape Variety: 100% Tempranillo (Tinta del País).

Wine Type: High-quality still red wine.

Sweetness Classification: Dry.

Vinification and Aging: Selected manual harvest. Destemming and fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with daily pump-overs to optimize color and noble tannin extraction. After spontaneous malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for 12 to 14 months in selected French and American oak barrels, polishing its structure and contributing subtle notes of evolution before bottling.

Alcohol Content: 14.5% Vol.

Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C.

SKU / MPN: ES-TR-CRIANZA-750ML

Appearance: It exhibits a beautiful picota cherry red color with very lively violet rim, clean, bright and medium-high intensity, showing excellent youth and clear structure.

Nose: A frank, intense and seductive aromatic profile. An initial explosion of ripe red and black fruit (blackberries, raspberries, red plums) stands out, elegantly intertwined with subtle toasted nuances, vanilla, cloves, black licorice, and a slightly balsamic background provided by its noble oak aging.

Palate: On the palate, it enters savory, meaty, and broad. It expresses itself decidedly dry, offering a round texture with mature and sweet tannins very well integrated. Its balanced acidity gives it freshness and vitality. The finish is long, luscious, and persistent, leaving an elegant memory of ripe black fruit and subtly roasted notes.

Precision Gourmet Pairing: The great versatility, dry profile, and balance of Teófilo Reyes Crianza make it an extraordinary wine for the table. It is the perfect companion for grilled or barbecued red meat cuts, beef stews, roasted lamb, Iberian pork loin, and roasted poultry such as duck or rustic chicken. It pairs excellently with pasta with bolognese sauce, meat lasagna, cured meats, and semi-cured and cured cheese boards (Manchego, Idiazábal, or traditional sheep cheeses).

Suggested Moments:

• Family Meal: A prestigious option that pleases all palates at the family table, ideal for accompanying main courses on Sundays or festive celebration meals.
• Barbecue: Its clean tannic structure excellently cleanses the fat from classic beef cuts (Skirt Steak, Flank Steak, New York, or Picanha) cooked over charcoal with friends.
• Business: A classic, highly reputable wine with excellent value for money, perfect for business meals where one seeks to impress with sobriety and good taste.
• The Perfect Gift: A classic Ribera del Duero label that represents an absolute guarantee of quality, ideal for gifting to friends, family, or business partners who are wine lovers.
• Special Celebration: Perfect for toasting at anniversaries, birthdays, or important gatherings where food and conversation revolve around a distinguished bottle.

What is the specific origin and winery of this red wine?

This benchmark red wine is produced by the prestigious Teófilo Reyes winery (Bodegas Reyes). Its specific origin is located in vineyards in the surroundings of Peñafiel (Valladolid), under the renowned and historic Designation of Origin D.O. Ribera del Duero in Spain.

Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?

Teófilo Reyes Crianza is a strictly dry wine. Despite its intense mature fruitiness and its luscious and silky mouthfeel, it undergoes complete fermentation, resulting in a clean profile free of residual sugars.

What is the difference between this Crianza and a Reserva wine?

The difference lies in the aging time. This Crianza spends between 12 and 14 months in barrels, which gives it a great presence of fresh fruit combined with woody notes. A Reserva wine spends a longer minimum period in wood and bottle, developing a greater number of complex tertiary notes (leather, tobacco, deep spices).

Is it necessary to decant Crianza wine and how long does it last in storage?

It is not strictly mandatory to decant it like a Reserva, but it is highly recommended to open it 15 to 20 minutes before serving so that it can better express its aromatic range. As for its aging potential, it will evolve favorably in the bottle for the next 5 to 8 years if stored in a cool place protected from light.