Dehesa de los Canónigos
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Bottle
750ml
Dehesa de los Canónigos: Classic Ribera del Duero from Pesquera
Bodega Dehesa de los Canónigos is a family estate in Pesquera de Duero, in the heart of Ribera del Duero. Its name, "the pasture of the canons", recalls the estate's history: for centuries the land belonged to the canons of the Cathedral of Valladolid. Today the family grows Tinto Fino (Ribera's Tempranillo) with a little Cabernet Sauvignon, plus the rare white grape Albillo Mayor, and makes classic, age-worthy Ribera with real structure and polish.
Dehesa de los Canónigos: Quick Reference
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Region | Pesquera de Duero, Ribera del Duero DO, Castilla y León |
| Grapes | Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and Cabernet Sauvignon for the reds; Albillo Mayor for the white |
| Style | Structured, savory and age-worthy reds with polished tannins |
| Key Flavors | Blackberry, cherry, plum, licorice, tobacco, cedar, forest floor |
| Serving Temperature | Reds at 60 to 65°F; white at 50 to 54°F |
| Pairings | Roast lamb, grilled steak, game, aged Manchego |
The Wines of Dehesa de los Canónigos
- Crianza: The estate's best-known wine. Blackberry, cherry and plum with licorice, forest floor, tobacco and hints of cedar and nutmeg. Ripe, polished tannins and a long, structured finish.
- Reserva and Solideo: Longer-aged reds with deeper fruit and more complex oak, vanilla and spice. Solideo is the estate's top Reserva.
- Albillo Mayor: A rare white from Ribera's traditional white grape. Yellow apple, white blossoms, lemon and star anise on a silky palate with citrus and mineral notes.
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Pesquera de Duero and the Heart of Ribera
Pesquera de Duero sits on the stretch of the Duero River between Pesquera and Peñafiel that is home to many of Ribera's most famous estates. The vineyards lie at high altitude, around 750 to 850 meters, with hot days, very cold nights and a short growing season. That extreme climate gives Tinto Fino its deep color, firm tannins and fresh acidity, the hallmarks of great Ribera del Duero.
Food Pairing and Serving
Dehesa de los Canónigos reds are made for roast lamb, the classic dish of Castilla, as well as grilled steak, game and hard cheeses such as aged Manchego. Serve at 60 to 65°F and decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes. The Albillo Mayor is excellent with roast chicken, pork and rich fish dishes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dehesa de los Canónigos
Where is Dehesa de los Canónigos?
Bodega Dehesa de los Canónigos is in Pesquera de Duero, in the Ribera del Duero DO in Castilla y León, Spain.
What does Canónigos mean?
Dehesa de los Canónigos means "the pasture of the canons". The estate takes its name from the canons of the Cathedral of Valladolid, who owned the land for centuries.
What grapes are used in Dehesa de los Canónigos wines?
The reds are made mainly from Tinto Fino, the local name for Tempranillo, with a little Cabernet Sauvignon. The white is made from Albillo Mayor.
What does Dehesa de los Canónigos Crianza taste like?
The Crianza shows blackberry, cherry and plum with licorice, tobacco, cedar and forest floor, ripe and polished tannins and a long, structured finish.
What food goes with Dehesa de los Canónigos?
Roast lamb, grilled steak, game and aged Manchego. The Albillo Mayor white pairs with roast chicken, pork and rich fish dishes.
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