Eguren Ugarte Rioja Crianza

Origin: Rioja, Spain

The Vineyard, named El Monte Poyoto Cascajo de san Blas and planted in 1970 is located at the foot of the Toloño mountain range, a unique spot that is the exact meeting point of the two tectonic basins of the northern Iberian Peninsula: the semi-arid area of the Ebro Valley, awash with Mediterranean sunlight, and the humid area of the Basque Country, which is bathed by cool Atlantic breezes. It falls within the municipality of Laguardia, the capital of the Rioja Alavesa region.

Vinification

The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed. Fermented with selected yeasts for 15 days at 25-28°C with daily pumping. Subsequent maceration over 7 days. Aged for 15 months in American and French Oak barrels with racking every 4-6 months and a further 6 months in the bottle.

Grape Variety

Tempranillo 92%, Grenache/Garnacha 8%

Winemaker's Notes

Intense cherry red colour with ruby hues. Very expressive, intense fruity flavours of blackberries and cherries. Balanced aromas of toasted wood and vanilla in harmony with each other. This wine is wide and creamy with ripe tannins that give a sensation of body and structure but are perfectly combined, providing a sense of volume. Aromas of vanilla and forest fruits in the aftertaste.