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Wine Information
Origin: D.O. Ca. Rioja
Type of wine: Red Crianza
Grape variety: 100 % Tempranillo
Vintage: 2010 - Excellent
Production process: Selected grapes from the Rioja Alavesa vineyards. The grapes are destemmed before they go into vat. Cold pre-fermentation maceration. Long fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature.
AGEING • CRIANZA
Mínimum 12 months in Bordeaux barrels of medium - toasted French oak.
Ageing in bottle: Mínimum 12 months before being released onto the market.
TASTING NOTES
Colour: Bright and clean, ruby red hue with violet tones.
Aromas: Intense black fruit aromas such as blackberries. Nuances of liqourice and fennel blend perfectly with elegant notes of roasted coffee and chocolate from ageing in French oak.
Taste: Very fruity, fresh and lively entry on the palate. It shows a full - bodied, harmonious style, elegant tannins and a velvety finish, characteristic of the Rioja Alavesa.
SERVING AND FOOD PAIRINGS
Serving temperature: 14º - 16ºC approx. Food pairings: Ideal with white and red grilled meats, oily fish such as swordfish, and cured cheese