Rivallana - Rioja Crianza 2017 (750ml)

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Producer	Rivallana
Country	Spain
Region	Rioja
Varietal	Proprietary Red
Vintage	2017
Sku	19119
Size	750ml

VINEGROWING

The fruit for RIVALLANA CRIANZA comes from our vineyards in Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta and a little Rioja Baja. Average age for vines is around 15 years and the soil patterns in our vineyards are a combination of the well-known limestone/clay/alluvial mix to be found in most of Central Rioja. Approximately, the mix of grapes is 90% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo and 5% Garnacha. Harvests started in the end of September, with a good ripeness level (phenolic and alcoholic), and ending in late October, with an outstanding sanitary state of the fruit.

WINEMAKING

Maceration time was 12 days with daily pumping over in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 28ºC Malolactic fermentation took place in concrete tanks.

AGEING

Barrel ageing was done in 225-litre oak casks, of which 65% were made of American wood (the rest being French Allier), and it lasted for 12 months with regular racking. The barrels where ageing took place were all from brand new to 7 years of age. Once fining and bottling were done, the wine remained in our bottle cellar for 10 months before we started to release it.

TASTING NOTES

At the time of release, this wine showed a bright cherry red colour. On the nose, aromas of red berries and oaky notes . On the palate, crisp tastes of strawberry combined with gentle aromas of oak. Elegant mouthfeel, a full body and a fresh and fruity aftertaste. This wine still has plenty of life in it and should drink very well for the next 7 years. In terms of food pairing, vegetables, rice and pasta, seasoned fish and white meats, as well as fresh and medium cured cheese. 

"This red has an appealing savory element, with tobacco, sanguine and loamy earth notes framing berry, cherry and leafy flavors. Offers light tannins and gentle acidity."