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Altos Rioja Crianza

01/06

Vintage

2021 began with a good rainfall but that at the end of winter came a prolonged period of drought until well into September. In general terms it has been a dry year that has favored the health of the vineyard, reducing the number of phytosanitary treatments due to the excellent condition of the grapes. The harvest in terms of quantity is very similar to that of 2020 and even slightly higher, favored in some vineyards by the precipitation at the end of September. These climatic conditions have caused the harvest to come about 10 days later than the 2020 harvest, obtaining warmer wines, with less acidity than other years but with a very remarkable colorimetric potential, making powerful and structured wines. They are wines slightly less aromatic due to the heat but they gain in color and structure.

02/06

Vintage of the wine

2021

03/06

Winemaking

After passing the selection table upon entering the winemaking cellar, the grapes are de-stemmed, crushed and cold macerated for four days before undergoing alcoholic fermentation at an average temperature of 25-30ºC. It is macerated for another 12 days and completed malolactic fermentation in stainless-steel deposits.

04/06

Varieties

* 100% Tempranillo

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05/06

Aging

The wine is aged in French and American oak for 12 months with periodic racking every six months. It rounds up its ageing with a minimum 6 months in the bottle.

06/06

Tasting notes

Colour

Ruby red colour.

Nose

Good aromatic intensity with berry fruit (blueberry) and a touch of herbs/grass.

Mouth

Smooth, fruit and spice flavours with toasted oak. Complex and structured. A pleasant finish with red fruits and hints of eucalyptus.

Pairing

Ideal with meat paellas, roasted meat and poultry, chorizo and other Spanish cured meats.

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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