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Winery | Baron de Ley |
|---|---|
Grapes | 100% Maturana Tinta |
Region | Rioja |
Wine style | Spanish Rioja Red |
Alcohol content | 14.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites, egg allergens, milk allergens |
Wine description | Deep purple colour with good robe. Fruit compote nose with a presence of balsamic aromas, mint and cocoa, with mineral underlying mineral nuances. Warm, with silky, velvety tannins, perfectly integrated. Full and elegant with a persistent finish. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
Rioja is one Spain's most famous wine regions and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Its two most important red grapes are Tempranillo and Garnacha.
When it comes to Rioja reds, there are 4 categories of ageing to keep in mind:
Joven - There are no specific requirements here, but these wines tend to be 1-2 years old.
Crianza - Thes...
