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Labastida Crianza

01/06

Vintage

The 2022 vintage has been characterized by being climatically atypical, with a very humid end of winter and beginning of spring and then a persistent lack of rain and high temperatures, which, however, have not generated severe stress in the vineyards, as it was foreseeable. It has favored a complete maturation that in very humid years is not always complete. The result: a contained production, grain size somewhat smaller than normal with a good concentration of anthocyanins, medium tannins, and a higher concentration of aromas than expected. Despite being one of our earliest harvests in the last ten years, the good weather forecasts and the sanitary state of the vineyard, allowed us to carry out a harvest respecting the perfect state of maturation of each estate. The different maturation rates of the vineyard from one farm to another have been notorious, being one of the longest vintages in recent years.The 2022 wines show good levels of color, alcohol and acidity. Aromatically they are quite expressive and show a good skeleton in the mouth that suggests a great potential for aging and storage.

02/06

Vintage of the wine

2022

03/06

Winemaking

Grapes are destemmed as they enter the winemaking cellar to ensure an optimal fermentation and maceration, which lasts 17 days and is performed under strict thermal control so that the temperature never rises above 26ÂşC. Vat emptied by gravity and the wine undergoes natural malolactic fermentation.

04/06

Varieties

* 95% Tempranillo 5% Garnacha

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05/06

Aging

Ageing takes place in barrels made from American (80%) and French oak (20%), which are mildly toasted so as not to alter the original character and to prolong the ageing process. The wine is racked after six months, removed from the barrels at 12 and then clarified. It is then stabilized for 25 days and bottled directly without any type of filtration.

06/06

Tasting notes

Colour

Ruby tone at the centre with a dark deep colour and lively edge.

Nose

Cherry and blackberry jam. The wood, although noticeable, complements the openly fruity character of the wine, adding some cinnamon and toasted vanilla notes to the aroma's finish.

Mouth

Full with a potent impression, which supports the balance between good acidity and a velvety feel. On the finish, it shows a mix of dairy and marinated fruit. It shows body, good complexity, strength and richness of nuances on the palate.

Pairing

Recommended with steaks and other red meats, casseroles, stews, lamb, Spanish chorizo sausages, hard and blue cheeses.

Our
Awards

The Spanish Institute of Quality Wine is a private academic association that brings together the leading independent Spanish wineries.

95

points

2015

IWC – 2021 UK

Our
Awards

The Spanish Institute of Quality Wine is a private academic association that brings together the leading independent Spanish wineries.

95

points

2015

IWC – 2021 UK

D.O

D.O. Ca. Rioja (Alavesa)

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