(certified sustainable)
Country: Rioja, Spain
Grapes Varietal: Tempranillo 70%, Garnacha 20%, Mazuelo and Graciano 10%
Size: 750ml
** (RV) Rolling Vintage, due to supply & demand, Vintage might move to the latest.
Tasting Note:
This wine is ruby-red with glints of brick-red and a medium-high depth of colour. Dense
legs which provide you with a sequence of patterns around the sides of the glass.
Initially you can find notes of red fruit aromas such as blackberries and reminders of
spices. This is all well balanced by smoked aromas from its time in wood which had
received a light-to-medium toasting. A subtle vanilla pod aroma coming through with
roast coffee nuances. A smooth, mellow attack, with tannins wrapping the sides of the
mouth with hints of menthol. In the finish the interesting lingering persistence is worthy
of note.
Awards / Rating:
95 points – James Suckling
94 points – Tim Atkin
93 points – Wine Advocate
92 points – Guia Penin
2017 Vintage
Grape Variety: Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta and Graciano.
Tasting Note:
The 2017 vintage was officially ranked as “Ver y Good” and was produced from vines
and grapes that remained in excellent health till the end of the harvest. This Crianza
displays an attractive, medium-deep, ruby-red colour with some brick-red glints. The
nose reveals delicious red and black fruit aromas, such as blueberries, plums and
forest fruit, together with notes of liquorice and chocolate. Medium-bodied on the
palate, the wine shows lovely balance with hints of roasted coffee beans, ripe fruit,
silky tannins and a lingering finish. This Crianza can be enjoyed now, but it also has
enough structure to be cellared for several years.
Awards / Rating:
96 points – Guia Gourmets
94 points –James Suckling
93 points – Wine Advocate
