# Trus Crianza 2019 (2019)

- **Producer:** Palacios Vinos de Finca Trus
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Tempranillo
- **Region:** Castilla y León, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €20
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** ripe fruit, black plum, black cherry, coffee, chocolate, cedar, cloves, smoke, vanilla, butter, tobacco, leather, caramel, earth

## About this wine

The Trus Crianza 2019 is a red wine from the D.O. Ribera del Duero appellation in Spain, produced by Palacios Vinos de Finca Trus. It is made from 100% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) grapes. The winery, founded in 1999, is committed to expressing the unique terroirs of Ribera del Duero. The vineyards are located at high altitudes, ranging from 800 to 950 meters above sea level, and are planted on calcareous clayey soils and sandy clay loam. The name Trus is an acronym representing the core elements of wine production: soil, oak, grape, and sun, aiming to capture the essence of each vintage and the wine's aging potential. The 2019 vintage experienced normal harvest conditions with exceptional grape health, leading to highly concentrated wines.

## Interesting facts

- Trus is an acronym for Tierra (soil), Roble (oak), Uva (grape), Sol (sun).
- Vineyards are situated at elevations between 800 and 950 meters.
- The 2019 vintage is noted for its high concentration and quality.
- The producer focuses on expressing the purity of Ribera del Duero terroirs.

## Food pairing

The wine's firm tannins and medium+ body are well-suited to complement the richness and protein in red meats, while its ripe fruit notes can stand up to robust flavors. The wine's structure can also balance the fattiness of dishes like pork or charcuterie.

## Wine making process

The Trus Crianza 2019 is produced from 100% Tempranillo grapes. Alcoholic fermentation is conducted with gentle pump-overs and temperature control. Malolactic fermentation follows, sometimes taking place in barrel. The wine is then aged for twelve months in 225-liter French and American oak barrels. Some winemaking processes may involve the use of concrete tanks for fermentation and aging, which allows for micro-oxygenation.