Puerta Vieja Rioja Crianza

Country: Spain Region: Rioja

Varietal: 96% Tempranillo, 2% Graciano, 2% Mazuela

Colour: Red Style: Dry

Producer: Puerta Vieja

Description:

Bodegas Riojanas who produce Puerta Vieja wines was born in 1890, when the Artacho family, with a long winegrowing tradition, joined Rafael Carreras. The different corners of the winery transmit passion, tradition and history at all times.

This wine is made from Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano. The grapes come from farms located in the towns of Cenicero and San Vicente de la Sonsierra. After the grapes are harvested, they are destemmed and crushed. Puerta Vieja Crianza ferments with the use of new control technologies and then it goes through a long maceration period. Puerta Vieja Crianza finally ages for 18 months in new American oak barrels. Before it is launched on the market, this wine is aged for another six months in the bottle.

'Crianza' refers to the ageing regulations for red wines set out by the region's wine control board, the Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja. These state that a crianza must be aged for a minimum of one year in barrel and one year in bottle before release.

Tasting Note: On the nose, this wine offers intense aromas of strawberries and cherries, complemented by notes of toasted wood, spices, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it presents itself in a complex, balanced, and fresh manner, showcasing the finesse of the Tempranillo from Rioja Alta. Its tannins are smooth and luscious, making it very approachable and pleasant, inviting the enjoyment of several glasses.               

Food Matches: It matches with any kind of red meat, charcuterie and cured cheeses.