Crianza
Good intensity in well-structured flavour
Ana Gomez de Segura
José Antonio Gómez de Segura
D.O.C.* Rioja, district: Rioja Alavesa
41-year-old, hand-harvested vineyards located within the municipality of Laguardia. The soil is very poor, calcareous-clay on south-facing slopes.
Wholly owned vineyards.
Tempranillo grape variety.
Mediterranean climate with Atlantic influence which varies extremely between summer and winter.
Annual rainfall: 400 litres.
The grapes ferment untouched in stainless steel tanks for approximately 10 days, followed by a further 5-8 days with daily pump-overs. After malolactic fermentation, it is drawn into American and French oak barrels for 12 months and is finally rounded off in the bottle.
Deep dark cherry red robe wrapped in a clean and bright cloak. Crianza ageing aromas with a predominance of fresh wood on an elegant background of well-ripened black berries. Its perfectly integrated acidity makes for a full, silky taste on the palate with a broad, well-structured finish, intense in flavours.
The perfect accompaniment to Mediterranean cuisine, fried foods, grilled vegetables, legumes, rice, pasta, fish, ham, chorizo, pâtés, roasted, stewed or grilled meat, soft or semi-cured cheeses.
16 – 18 ºC
2019
Challenge International Du Vin Gold Medal
2015
International Wine Challenge Bronze Medal
2011
Selected as its Institutional Wine by the Association of Rioja Alavesa Wineries (ABRA)
Challenge International Du Vin Silver Medal
2010
Challenge International Du Vin Silver Medal
2008
Challenge International Du Vin Silver Medal
2007
Selected by the Rotary Club of Alava
2006/2007/2008
Selected as its Institutional Wine by the Association of Rioja Alavesa Wineries
2005
Recommended Wine at the International Wine Challenge
Recommended by DECANTER magazine (UK)
2004
Challenge International Du Vin Bronze Medal
Concours International de Bruxelles Gold Medal
2003
Concours International de Bruxelles Silver Medal
2002
Challenge International Du Vin Bronze Medal
