Wine List
Azabache Crianza Organic 2008
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Rioja
- Producer
- Bodegas Aldeanueva
- Grape(s)
- Tempranillo (60%)
- Garnacha (30%)
- Graciano (10%)
- Type
- Red
- Style
- Spicy
- Oaked Style
- Lightly oaked
- Body Style
- Medium bodied
- Alcohol Content (%)
- 13.5
- Closure Style
- Screw Cap
- Organic / Biodynamic
- Organic
Region
The region of La Rioja lends its name to Spain`s most widely recognised wines. Much Rioja is blended from three districts; Alta and Alevesa to the north and the hot dry Baja district to the south, and uses Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo red grape varieties and the diminishing influence of extended aging in oak barrels.
Producer
Bodegas Aldeanueva is a state of the art cooperative, founded in December 1956. The Bodegas now owns 2600 hectares of vineyards at the foot of Mount Yerga, in the dry region of the Rioja Baja. With limited risk of rot, it is an area conduive to the principles of organic viticulture, to which the Bodegas is firmly and successfully committed. The cooperative have recently invested heavily in a new winery, the fruits of which we are now seeing.
Tasting (Long)
Deep red robe with ruby borders. Good aromatic intensity with predominant red berries, nuances of maturity, toasty, spicy and balsamic from the wood. This Rioja is tasty and complex in the mouth with good structure with integrated fruit and wood. Long lasting aftertaste with pleasant dominance of mature fruit.
Tasting (Short)
This Rioja is tasty and complex in the mouth with good structure with integrated fruit and wood, followed by a long lasting aftertaste with pleasant dominance of mature fruit.
Food
Pot roast beef or lamb, meatloaf and a rich tomato sauce.
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