WINE ENTHUSIAST

91 /100

Classic Rioja aromas of earthy berry, cassis and raisin along with cocoa and dry spice notes announce a ripe wine with complexity. A dense palate with good acidity sets the stage for baked ... Read More »

WINE ENTHUSIAST

91 /100

Classic Rioja aromas of earthy berry, cassis and raisin along with cocoa and dry spice notes announce a ripe wine with complexity. A dense palate with good acidity sets the stage for baked berry, cassis and raisin flavors. This Tempranillo is earthy and smooth on the finish. Drink through 2020.

RIOJA

The most popular Spanish wine growing region is Rioja.  There, like Ribera del Duero, the Tempranillo grape rules.  In Rioja, a classification system is used that essentially defines the wines by how much oak and bottle age the wine sees ... Read More »

RIOJA

The most popular Spanish wine growing region is Rioja.  There, like Ribera del Duero, the Tempranillo grape rules.  In Rioja, a classification system is used that essentially defines the wines by how much oak and bottle age the wine sees before release.  This four-tiered classificatioins is:  Rioja, Crianza, Reserva and the highest level, Gran Reserva, which requires a minimum of 2 years in oak and 3 years in bottle.

Rioja is located in north-central Spain and is split into three areas:  Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavese, and Rioja Baja.