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Crianza

2009 Rioja Tempranillo

The Agnus Valdelana Crianza, a remarkable Tempranillo from the esteemed Rioja region, showcases a deep crimson hue, inviting wine enthusiasts to explore its complex character. This vintage from 2009 exhibits a medium body, which perfectly balances richness and elegance, making it an enjoyable companion for various occasions. The acidity is vibrant, providing a refreshing lift that enhances the wine's overall profile while complementing its well-integrated flavors. With notable tannins that lend structure and depth, this wine reveals layers of dark fruit intensity, melding luscious notes of ripe cherry and blackberry with subtle hints of vanilla and spice from its oak aging. As a dry red, the Agnus Valdelana Crianza is truly a harmonious expression of the terroir, embodying the essence of Rioja's winemaking traditions.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Pairs well with:


Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops, Char-grilled Lamb Chops with Fig Sauce

Region:


Rioja
Rioja

If you want to understand Spain, pour yourself a glass of Rioja. This historic northern region produces some of the country's most famous wines, typically mature, savory reds that go majestically with roast lamb. Rioja's vineyards trace the flow of the Ebro River through a valley protected by the nearby Cantabrian Mountains. Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano are the key red grapes, with Viura leading the white grapes. There are three main classifications of red wines: Gran Reserva (aged for five years, at least two in barrel), Reserva (aged for three years, one in barrel), and Crianza (aged for two years, one in barrel). Other wines can be young and unoaked—an increasingly popular style that shows off Rioja's modern face.

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