Bujanda Crianza 2018 red (tempranillo) Rioja

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An excelent aged Rioja. This lithe red is bright and energetic. Fresh cherry and red plum flavors mingle with leafy, licorice and vanilla notes, backed by light tannins and tangerine acidity. Supple and graceful.
  • Grape variety: Tempranillo
  • D.O. Rioja
  • Vintage: 2018
  • Colour: Medium-high intensity, purple red color and bluish rim. Dense and colourful leg
  • Nose: Aromas to blackberry and bilberry together with spicy tones (clove and cinnamon) from the American oak-tree, mild tobacco and light balsamic notes. The Tempranillo variety showing its typical elegance and complexity.
  • Palate: Dry wine. Of the three tasting phases, this is the one with a highest score, showing a wide, fresh and silky attack, developing a great volume and structure. Long and tasty ending with an extraordinary after-nose aroma.
  • Vineyards: Rioja Alta & Rioja Alavesa
  • Wine Making / Ageing: Harvest took place on the 3rd week of September. : Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Maceration for 17 days. Aged 12 months in American oak barrel. Aged for another 12 months in the bottle.
  • Awards: 90 Points Wine Spectator
  • 75cl
  • 13.5% abv
  • Enjoy at 16° C
Pair it with medium – aged cheeses, red meats, lamb, stews or beans.
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An excelent aged Rioja. This lithe red is bright and energetic. Fresh cherry and red plum flavors mingle with leafy, licorice and vanilla notes, backed by light tannins and tangerine acidity. Supple and graceful.
  • Grape variety: Tempranillo
  • D.O. Rioja
  • Vintage: 2018
  • Colour: Medium-high intensity, purple red color and bluish rim. Dense and colourful leg
  • Nose: Aromas to blackberry and bilberry together with spicy tones (clove and cinnamon) from the American oak-tree, mild tobacco and light balsamic notes. The Tempranillo variety showing its typical elegance and complexity.
  • Palate: Dry wine. Of the three tasting phases, this is the one with a highest score, showing a wide, fresh and silky attack, developing a great volume and structure. Long and tasty ending with an extraordinary after-nose aroma.
  • Vineyards: Rioja Alta & Rioja Alavesa
  • Wine Making / Ageing: Harvest took place on the 3rd week of September. : Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Maceration for 17 days. Aged 12 months in American oak barrel. Aged for another 12 months in the bottle.
  • Awards: 90 Points Wine Spectator
  • 75cl
  • 13.5% abv
  • Enjoy at 16° C
Pair it with medium – aged cheeses, red meats, lamb, stews or beans.