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Winery | Bodegas El Cidacos |
|---|---|
Grapes | Tempranillo, Garnacha |
Region | Rioja |
Wine style | Spanish Rioja Red |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Ruby red with dark crimson hues clean and translucent well pronounced highlighting the spicy notes respecting fruity notes. robust attack with vinous character and pleasantly tannic with a highly 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...
