Cherry red with a ruby rim and red fruit overtones.
It is smoky with hints of licorice.
In the mouth, it is clean, tasty, fresh and balanced.
It has a lengthy finish, both fruity and spicy.
Leathery black plum and currant aromas include a note of vanilla on a primarily harmonious and familiar Rioja nose.
This Crianza feels juicy and solid.
Plum, wild berry and mild oak flavours finish steady and direct, with smooth tannins. To qualify as a ‘Crianza’ red Rioja must by law be aged for a minimum of 12 months in oak and 6 in bottle before being released for sale.
This wine, produced from Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes, is aged for at least twelve months in medium-toast American oak barrels before being transferred to bottle.
The style of this wine is quite traditional in that it is smooth and elegant and not too full-bodied.
The vanilla flavours of the oak provide a perfect foil for the warm plum and cherry fruit of the wine, resulting in lovely balance. A very tasty morsel!
Cherry red in colour with a ruby rim; red fruit overtones present in the nose, it is smoky with hints of liquorice.
In the mouth, it is clean, tasty, fresh and balanced. It has a lengthy finish, both fruity and spicy.
Pair with white meats such as chicken – roasted or casseroled; roast beef; vegetable lasagne; manchego cheese (or similar).