Bodega Diez-Caballero
Diez-Caballero Tempranillo Crianza
Rioja Alavesa
2015
Vintage
Varietal
Tempranillo
Where it is, September 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2031.
This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2031.
The ‘15 Diez-Caballero Tempranillo Crianza.
Bodega Diez-Caballero Tempranillo Crianza 2015 is from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Bodega Diez-Caballero Tempranillo Crianza 2015 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2015 vintage
Bodega Diez-Caballero's 2015 Tempranillo Crianza comes from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
About Bodega Diez-Caballero
Bodega Diez-Caballero's Tempranillo Crianza comes from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
From the cellar: pair with
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary potatoes
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised beef cheeks with mushroom ragout
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Roast duck breast with cherry reduction
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Bodega Diez-Caballero Tempranillo Crianza 2015?
Bodega Diez-Caballero Tempranillo Crianza 2015 is from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
What does Bodega Diez-Caballero Tempranillo Crianza 2015 taste like?
Bodega Diez-Caballero Tempranillo Crianza 2015 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Bodega Diez-Caballero Tempranillo Crianza 2015 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2018-2031. Within that arc, the peak window is 2020-2025. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Bodega Diez-Caballero Tempranillo Crianza 2015?
Pair this wine with Grilled lamb chops with rosemary potatoes; Braised beef cheeks with mushroom ragout; or Roast duck breast with cherry reduction.