2021 Sierra Cantabria Crianza Rioja 0.5 ltr

The Sierra Cantabria Crianza is a wonderfully full-bodied, yet well-balanced Rioja. Highly recommended. This wine is made from Tempranillo. The Crianza has been aged for 14 months in French and American oak. Its color is ruby red with light violet hues at the rims. The nose reveals a bouquet of red fruit (berries, blackcurrants) with beautiful intensity, hints of roasted coffee, graphite, and vanilla. The palate has good structure and a good balance of tannins, alcohol, and acidity. Fresh, mature fruit is perfectly balanced with the characteristics of aging (spices, roasted coffee, fine wood). The finish leaves a delicate, lightly toasted memory with a precise mouthfeel and a hairy finish. This version is a 0.5-liter bottle.

The vineyards are located in the famous Rioja region, namely San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Labastida. The soil of the vineyard consists primarily of calcareous clay and gravel, and the vineyard is managed sustainably. The hand-harvested bunches are selected in the vineyard, with a second selection in the winery using a sorting table.

This 100% Tempranillo clone is destemmed and fermented at a temperature between 26°C and 28°C with indigenous yeast selected from the estate's own vineyards. For this fine Crianza, a long maceration with the skins takes place for 15 days, beginning with two daily pump-overs and followed by a light pump-over for the final ten days. The wine then matures for 14 months in Bordeaux barrels of French and American oak.
FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order it. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount . You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.