Luis Alegre
Crianza
Unique Crianza from the high lands of the Rioja Alavesa reflected in its character. Eloquence of well-defined fruit.
D.O.
DOCa Rioja
Zone
Rioja alavesa
Year
2020
Variety
100% Tempranillo
Alcohol
14.5%
Size
75 cl
Elaboración
Grape harvest. Manual grape harvest with grape selection in the fields.
Fermentation. In stainless steel for 15 days at a controlled temperature. Cold premaceration before fermenting to extract aroma precursors.
Crianza. Matures in French and American oak barrels for 14 months, decanted every six months.
Información del viñedo
Location: Vineyards in Laguardia and ElCiego.
Altitude: 400-610 meters.
Orientation: Several
Morphology: Small plots on both the plateau and on terraces.
Age of the vine: Average of 50 years.
Soil: Limestone with clay and sandy insertions, with a clay loam texture and little organic matter.
Climate: Mediterranean with continental and Atlantic influence.
Cata
Claret with medium depth, clean and shiny.
Intense, highlighting red fruit such as cherries and raspberries in perfect harmony with mineral, spiced and toasted touches. Aromatic complexity.
Silky and powerful. Mineral nuances joined with smooth, elegant tannins.
Serve at: 16ºC.
Maridaje
Tapas and cold cuts, cured ham and other cold meat. Rice dishes with meat. Pasta recipes. Mild cheeses. Roast lamb. Chicken stews. Meat cooked over coals, on
the grill or the barbecue: burgers, ribs, steaks.
