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Crianza

2012 Rioja Tempranillo

The Moreta Crianza is a captivating red wine from the renowned Rioja region, showcasing the classic characteristics of Tempranillo. This vintage presents a well-structured and medium-bodied profile, offering a delightful balance between fruit and oak influence. With its bold fruit intensity, it reveals layers of ripe cherry, plum, and subtle spice that entice the palate. The acidity is vibrant yet harmonious, providing a refreshing lift that complements its smooth tannins, which are present but wonderfully integrated. Aged to perfection, this wine exhibits a dry finish that leaves a lasting impression, making it an excellent companion for rich dishes and leisurely meals. Enjoying a glass of Moreta Crianza is truly an experience that celebrates the essence of traditional Rioja winemaking.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Char-grilled Lamb Chops with Fig Sauce, Aged Manchego, Paella

Region:


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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