Crianza
Tasting Notes
Medium-bodied, bright garnet in color, with intense aromas of cherry and raspberry layered with mineral, spice, and subtle toast. Silky yet powerful on the palate, with refined tannins and a mineral-driven finish. Pairs well with tapas, cured meats, roasted lamb, chicken stews, grilled meats, pasta, semi-cured cheeses, and grilled vegetables or mushroom-based dishes.
Vintage Notes
Sourced from small, estate plots in Laguardia and Elciego, ranging from 400–610 meters in elevation, with varied orientations across plateau and terrace sites. Vines average 50 years old, rooted in calcareous soils with clay and sandstone, characterized by a clay-loam texture and low organic matter. The climate is Mediterranean with Atlantic and continental influences.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested with vineyard selection. Cold pre-maceration enhances aromatics, followed by 15 days of temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel. Aged 14 months in French and American oak, with racking every six months.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2022
- Alcohol:
- 14.5%
- Region:
- Rioja
- RS:
- 1.4G/L
- Varietals:
- 100% Tempranillo
- PH:
- 3.7
- TA:
- 4.91G/L
