Castillo Clavijo Rioja Gran Reserva

Parmesan and Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Cooking Time: 01 hrs 45 mins (approx.)
Number of Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS

Two 3-pound center-cut beef tenderloin roasts, at room temperature
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for rubbing
Salt
2 teaspoons coarsely cracked black peppercorns
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups veal demiglace
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons

1. Preheat the oven to 425°.
2. Rub the tenderloins all over with olive oil and season with salt and the cracked peppercorns. Set the tenderloins on a large, heavy-gauge rimmed baking sheet, allowing space between them, and roast in the upper third of the oven for 20 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the bread crumbs with the Parmesan, anchovies, garlic, thyme and parsley. Blend in the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season the crumbs with salt and pepper.
4. Carefully pack the bread crumbs on top of each tenderloin. Lower the oven temperature to 400° and roast the meat for about 20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 130° for medium-rare.
5. Using 2 long spatulas, transfer the tenderloins to a carving board and let rest for 15 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, set the baking sheet over 2 burners. Add the wine and bring to a simmer over moderately high heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
7. Strain the wine into a medium saucepan and simmer over high heat until reduced to 1/2 cup.
8. Whisk in the veal demiglace and bring to a boil; simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the sauce stand for 5 minutes. 9. Whisk in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, and season the sauce with salt and pepper.

Grower: Bodegas Criadores de Rioja
Grape Variety: Tempranillo
Style: Smooth and Mellow
Country: Spain
Appellation: Rioja
Vintage: 2012/13
Closure: CORK
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
Bottle Size: 75cl