Lopez Cristobal Parcela Uno

75cl / 14.5% Vol

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This delicious red is made of 100% Tinta del País, the Tempranillo grape of the Ribera del Duero region, with grapes planted in the first vineyard of the domaine in the 1980's, carefully hand-picked and selected by family members only. Its colour is an elegant, deep cherry red, and its palate is fleshy and savoury, with fine, rich tannins. Parcela Uno will pair very nicely with a barbecue, a piece of venison, mature cheese, grilled vegetables, asparagus cream, and, for adventurous palates, dark chocolate.

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Lopez Cristobal Parcela Uno

€44.00

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Tags: Wine , Red Wine , Spain , Ribera del Duero , 2018 , Bodegas Lopez Cristobal , Tinta del Pais , Tempranillo

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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green

Nose Rich and complex aromas of ripe black fruits.

Palate The mouth is concentrated and fleshy, with spicy, fruity flavours, and rich tannins. The finish lingers pleasantly on the palate.

Colour Deep cherry red

Fact Sheet

Fluid 75cl

Grape Variety 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo)

Maturation Fermentation takes place at 30º C (86º F). The wine is then aged for 16 months in oak barrels (70% French oak, 30% American oak), and for 24 months in the bottle.

Alcohol % 14.5%

Style Full-bodied and balanced red wine, with fine tannins

Estate/Producer Bodegas Lopez Cristobal

Country Spain

Region/AOC Ribera del Duero

Vintage 2018

Closure Cork

Food Matching

Food Matching Pairs well with a barbecue, beef, lamb, and game, strong cheese, grilled vegetables, or chocolate.

FAQs

What style of wine goes with dark chocolate?

Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.

Why are style wines not vegan?

Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.