Rioja Vega Crianza Rioja

Rioja Vega Crianza Rioja

€16.95

Rioja Vega Crianza is bright red in color with medium intensity. The nose is complex with notes of red fruit and licorice and subtle hints of toast, spice, and cinnamon. The palate is silky and pleasant which is long and balanced with a very good tannin structure.

Body

Medium
Country

Spain
Region

Rioja
Colour/Style

Red
Grape Variety

80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, and 5% Mazuelo

Description

The origins of Rioja Vega go back to 1882 when Don Felipe Ugalde established a bodega bearing his name in Haro. In 1948 the bodega joined with Bodegas Muerza through marriage and the name disappeared. In 1983 it was acquired by the Group Principe de Viana and construction of a new winery and a new brand, Rioja Vega, started in January 2001. The winery is located in the town of Viana, 10 km south-east of Logroño. There are also 51 hectares of Tempranillo and 9 hectares of Graciano planted around the winery, and a total of 70 hectares of vineyards is planned. The goal is to produce high quality grapes from low yields in modern surroundings.