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D.O.Ca.Rioja
Valdelacierva Crianza 5! Renques
2017
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91 pts
Guía Peñín
2020
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91 pts
James Suckling
2020
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90 pts
Wine Enthusiast
2019
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90 pts
Wine Spectator
2019
Other awards:
91 Points – Guía Repsol 2017
Gold Medal – Mundus vini 2019
Production:
Before fermentation, the grapes were kept at 4ºC. The grapes were destemmed without crushing. Fermentation was at a controlled temperature of 25ºC. The length of post-fermentation maceration depended on the ratio of anthocyanin to tannin. 40% of the young wine underwent malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels, giving it more color intensity, structure and richness because the polymerization of tannins took place early and was stable, making the wine longer lasting as well as providing spicy, toffee and subtle smoky notes.
Aging for 15 months in new French oak.
CHARACTERISTICS
Grape
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100% Tempranillo
Vintage
![](https://www.hispanobodegas.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cosecha-01.png)
2017
Vineyard
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Bush vines in the Rioja Alavesa villages of Baños de Ebro and Yécora
Type of soil
![](https://www.hispanobodegas.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/tipodesuelo-01.png)
Clayey and calcareous
Yield (kg/ha)
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4.500
Harvest
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Hand picked
Alcoholic content
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14%
Vegan certification
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Yes
Altitude
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545 - 695 metres
Vineyard age
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Over 30 years old
Bottle type
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Bordeaux Conical 75 cl
Temperature
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16ºC-18ºC
TASTING NOTES
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Colour
Cherry with a ruby rim
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Nose
Intense and complex. Lactic sensations over mineral notes, typical of the Alavesa terroir, with touches of jammy acidic fruit along with elegant nuances of black pepper and a light touch of toffee candy and custard
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Palate
At first, sweet and full bodied with silky tannins followed by a balanced mouthfeel and a long, rich aftertaste