Viña Palaciega Rioja Crianza 2016

Description

Garnet-red with tawny hues. Outstanding notes of cask ageing underscore its fruity personality. Smooth yet robust flavour; wellstructured with a lingering finish.

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Vinification

Carefully selected grapes, de-stemmed and partially crushed, with a high proportion of full berries. 15 - 20 days maceration period with daily over pumping. Controlled fermentation at 24° - 28°C. Both native and selected yeasts are used.

Vineyard

Vineyards situated between approximately 300 and 600 metres altitude. High percentage of small plots of less than 1ha, where both traditional and modern technological cultivation methods are used. Average age of vines is 25 years.

Soil Type

Although Rioja is a small region, it has heterogeneous soils with a balanced structure, alluvial terrains with a harmonic composition of sand, silt and clay, rounded stones and slightly alkaline with active limestone. Low organic matter content.Low level of nutritional elements and lack of water during Summer.

Maturation

From 12 to 14 months in medium-toast, American oak casks which contribute spicy aromas and flavours.

Food Pairing

Ideal to accompany all types of red meat, lamb and game. Perfect with cheese.