By Rioja Vega
Crianza Edicion Limitada

Varieties
Tempranillo, Graciano

Vineyard
Tempranillo comes from our vineyard in the Imaz area, at 390 meters altitude on a slight slope in a saline and limestone area with short yields. The Graciano is planted on a plot with stony limestone soils and gravel beneath. Both planted 20 years ago.

Winemaking and Aging
Grapes were carefully selected in the vineyards, with a production of 5,000 kilograms per hectare. Very light destemming to avoid damaging berries. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Temperature control from the moment of the arrival of the grapes to the evolution of the fermentation process. Post-fermentation maceration for ten days. Malolactic fermentation in small oak barrels. Rackings and aging in American oak barrels for 14 months.

Tasting Notes
Color: Very intense, attractive ruby red color. Clean and bright.
Aromas: On the nose, complex aromas of ripe black fruit with hints of spices, eucalyptus, and subtle toasty notes.
Palate: Solid and warm start on the palate. Subtle hints of minerality and black fruit.
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Rioja Vega, Edicion Limitada, Crianza, Rioja, Spain, 2017
Producer: Rioja Vega
Wine name: Edicion Limitada
Vintage: 2017
Sub-region: Crianza
Region: Rioja
Country: Spain
Award: Silver
Score: 90
Color: Red
Style: Still - Dry (below 5 g/L residual sugar)
Alcohol level: 14.0%
Bottle Size: 75cl
Grape composition: Tempranillo, Graciano
Tasting notes: This is quite restrained and elegant with a lovely liquorice, tobacco, black berry, creamy vanilla and coffee nose and palate. Finishes lengthily.