Spain's geography provides a range of climates. They are many grape varieties that grow well in their individual climates from weather to the richness of the soil and the water.
Wine is a part of Spain’s culture. It is used for drinking, cooking and even throwing on people (at festivals)
Rioja wines are known as the best kind of Spanish wines. Rioja wines are split into four classification levels: Genérico, Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva.
Most Popular Spanish Red Wines It has the designation of “Crianza” because it has aged for at least 24 months, at least six of those in oak.Reserva: The wine must be aged for a minimum of three years, one of which must be in the barrel. Gran Reserva: The wine must be aged for five years, with two years minimum in the barrel.
Rioja offers seven grape varieties, Red varieties: Tempranillo, Garnacha tinta, Mazuelo (also known as Cariñena) and Graciano. White varieties: Viura (also known as Macabeo), Malvasía and Garnacha blanca.
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The wine must be aged for two years, one of which must be in the barrel.
100% Tempranillo. Made from the winery’s 40 year old Tempranillo vines. Ruby-red coloured against a background of ripe fruit aromas. 12 months in French oak and 6 in the bottle result in a flavourful, well-balanced and persistent wine.
PRODUCTION SUMMARY
Made exclusively with Rioja Alavesa grapes selected from the winery’s own 40-year old vineyard. Aged for 12 months in French oak casks, followed by
6 months in the bottle until it is perfect for drinking.
COLOUR: ruby red with brick highlights.
BOUQUET: basic aroma of ripe fruit mixed with a touch of liquorice, balsam and oak.
FLAVOUR: Warm and gentle, tasty to the palate and well structured.
SENSORIAL CHARACTERISTIC:
Clean and brilliant, ruby red Crianza wine with cherryhighlights, evolving towards brick. To the nose, its basic aroma is of ripe fruit, typical of a firstclass, complex and full-bodied wine. Also hints of charming berry aromas (raspberry) mixed with liquorice, fine oak wood, gentle balsam and milky touches reminiscent of strawberry yoghourt. Gentle but intense to the palate, as fits a wine withpersonality. Tasty and well-structured, it evolves in the mouth to a balance between fresh berries and wood. A long and full after-taste, with the entire complex, but pleasantaromas reappearing.
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Rioja Reserva Mauleon, Spain - Rioja
100% Tempranillo from the winery’s 60 plus year old vines. After resting in barrels for 18 months and 24 months in bottles, it remains intense with the prevalent ripe fruits of a fine Tempranillo.
PRODUCTION SUMMAR
Made exclusively with Rioja Alavesa grapes selected from the winery’s own 60-year old vineyard. Aged for 18 months in French oak casks, followed by
36 months in the bottle until it is perfect for drinking.
COLOUR: ruby evolving towards brick red.
BOUQUET: ripe fruit aromas with vanilla tones.
FLAVOUR: well-balanced, smooth and fully structred.
SENSORIAL CHARACTERISTIC:
Surprisingly clear ruby color evolving towards brick red, with mahogany-like highlights. Its basic aroma is reminiscent of ripe fruit. When opened, it spreads and evolves towards heavy and exquisite vanilla tones subtly reminiscent of wood. Pleasant roasted touches of nuts, cinnamon and liquorice. To the mouth, it is unexpectedly sweet and gentle, with exquisite sensations reminiscent of its aromas.
This wine evolves in the bottle and is well-balanced and forceful in its sensations.
90 point Tim Atkin & Best of Spain wine challenge Silver 2020.
Food Pairing:Roasted lamb and juicy lamb chops or cutlets. Barbecue grilled-meats, smoky dishes.
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Young white, 90% Viura and 10% Verdejo grape varieties from the winery’s own vineyards. Pale yellow tones with greenish, fresh and fruity nuances.
PRODUCTION SUMMARY
Exclusively produced with selected grapes from Rioja Alavesa.
COLOUR: Pale yellow with a greenish hue.
SMELL: Intense predominance of fruity smells.
FLAVOUR: Light but fresh and fruity; giving a feeling of liveliness.
SENSORIAL CHARACTERISTIC:
White young wine from Rioja Alavesa, clean and very bright, pale yellow with a greenish hue. Its bouquet shows an intense fruity aroma with an applepear sensation. A light wine; its lively, fresh fruity bouquet increases while tasting. It keeps a very pleasant and enjoyable.
Food Pairing: Grilled and fried fish – think grilled sardines, calamari and chipirones or even grilled octopus.
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