ASUA CRIANZA RIOJA
Lovely approachable Rioja.
Rioja, Spain
2018
13.5% ABV.
100% Tempranillo
75cl
£15.50
Price includes VAT
Tasting notes:
The wine has a delicious nose of blackberries and blackcurrant , with hints of liquorice. On the palate these fruits continue with gentle tannins and good acidity.
About the wine:
Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, where the wine macerated until the desired colour and structure were achieved. The malolactic fermentation was then completed in concrete tanks, polishing the wine and fine-tuning its acidity. Ageing then took place in French and American oak barrels during 18 months after which the wine was bottled and then stored in our centenary cellars where the wine aged prior being released to the market.
About the producer:
Asúa is a tribute to the Real de Asúa brothers, who founded C.V.N.E. The wines are made entirely from rigorously selected estate-owned grapes and are made in the Imperial winery.
Food match:
Perfect with grilled meats, pizza, casseroles and stews.
