Winery | La Rioja Alta |
|---|---|
Grapes | Tempranillo |
Region | Rioja |
Wine style | Spanish Rioja Red |
Alcohol content | 12.8% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites, egg allergens, milk allergens |
Wine description | Tile red colour. The initial aroma is both complex and powerful. In the mouth the wine is powerful and balanced with smooth and silky tannins coupled with a noteworthy light acidity. The aftertaste is full and very complex leaving the flavours full on the palate. |
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...
