Crianza Rioja

Towards the end of the sixties, Enrique Forner founder of the Bodega^?, guided by the distinguished professor Emile Peynaud, chose the best location in Rioja Alta an area renowned for its fine wines to establish the Bodega.

Hereby both men culminated a very productive collaboration, which began in Bordeaux where the Forner family were already proprietors of a Grand Cru^?? Classé^??, Chateau^? Camensac, as well as Chateau Larose Trintaudon, a Cru Bourgeois^? Superieur^?, previously owned by the Duke of Infantado.

85% Tempranillo
15% Garnacha Tinta Graciano

Rioja is the most traditional and prestigious wine region^? in Spain, its great name being based on the high quality and unique personality of its wines. For some time now Rioja has played the role of both ambassador and pioneer of Spanish wines around the world. Due to the rigorous controls, as well as the stringent quality requirements applied in its production area, Rioja is the only denomination in Spain who can boast the title of Denominación de Origen^? Calificada^?.

The weather in summer was rather dry^?, especially during the months of August and September. Some very light rainfall during the last fortnight of September made for ideal picking conditions between 8 and 27 October with very fine, healthy and perfectly ripe grapes. In the cellar^?, these grapes were softly pressed and allowed then to ferment^? on the skins and at controlled temperature in order to maximise colour extraction while highlighting the natural varietal^? characteristics of the single cultivars.

Crianza^? red wines are aged in oak^? barrels for 16 months and then in bottle for at least 14 months, depending on the date of release.

Bright^?, vivid ruby red colour. On the nose^?, aromas of red fruit (red currants^? and strawberries^?) rest on subtle notes of vanilla^? that soften the wine’s vibrant fruit. Deliciously fresh in the mouth with lush fruit and a very pleasant fullness that is highlighted by nicely ripened tannins. A charming wine that reveals in full the attributes of the remarkable 2001 vintage^?.

13% alcohol^?.

A fine accompaniment to any dish, especially roast, stewed or braised meats, as well as game, cheese and paté de foie gras.

Serve at 16-18°C.

May be cellared up to 5 years.

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