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2005 Convento San Francisco Crianza
- Ribera del Duero, Spain
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- Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 19 / 750ml
- Red - Rich and Intense
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Critic tasting note: "Kind of a downer given past performances of this label and the high quality of the '05 harvest. Seems overly roasted and earthy, with rubbery, drawn aromas that don't seem fully fresh. The palate is heavy, with cooked, leathery flavors of berry and fig. Finishes in similar fashion, with dull bitter flavors and leather." - 84/100, Wine Enthusiast
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Highlights
- From Ribera del Duero, Spain
- Avg. Price (ex-tax) $ 19 / 750ml
- Red Wine – Rich and Intense
- Tempranillo
- Pairs well with Lamb
Winery
Bodega Convento San Francisco
Details
- Region or Appellation
- Drinking Window
- 2007-2035
- Alcohol ABV
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14.5%
- Sweetness
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Dry
- Blend
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Tempranillo
Awards
(2)About the Wine
Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Lamb kreatopita Starter Course
- Meat in filo pastry
- Contains: lamb mince
- Greek
- Fillet steak Main Course
- With Café de Paris butter
- French
- Tamal en cazuela Main Course
- Tamales filled with shredded chicken in red mole sauce
- Mexican
- Linconshire Poacher Cheese Course
- British
User Ratings
(3)Compare vintages
Vintage quality: Excellent
Current condition: Ready to drink
The 2005 vintage for Spain was superb.
The growing season began with a chilly winter which saw some snow little in the way of frost. A mild but very dry spring prompted both an early and successful budburst and flowering, while some sporadic showers brought welcome ...
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