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Gómez Cruzado Crianza Rioja 2018
Rioja, SpainGómez Cruzado operates out of their 135-year-old cellar (founded 1886) in the Station District in Haro, the historic heart of Rioja. The bodega focuses on sustainably farmed old vine plots and indigenous varieties. This crianza blends 80% Tempranillo from vineyards in the foothills of the Cantabrias, and 20% Garnacha from the Upper Najerilla (Badarán), rooted in the region's alluvial, sandstone ferrous clays. It was native fermented in stainless before one year in primarily new American barriques. Ripe and smooth with black cherry, perfumed raspberry, savoury salted iron notes along a full palate. The soils give this accessible amplitude and lift, with fine-grained tannins leading to a spiced finish. Such a charming, finessed, and new wave Rioja.Tasted: 10 March 2022Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $28.50 | 750ml | estimated retail in select private wine shops |
Le Sommelier Inc.
Blend: Tempranillo - GarnachaCSPC: 530290
