Manzanos Crianza

Terroir

Manzanos Crianza stands out amongst our range of wines and defines us as winemakers. We choose vineyards within our estate to make characterful wines. It’s the selection in the vineyard and in the winery that guarantees our wines. The Tempranillo grape comes from the oldest vineyard at 50 years old, Los Poyatos, It´s small cluster, medium structure, good acidity and very elegant. The fineness of its tannins makes it unique. The roots have explored deep down over the years and the vines has developed a resistance to drought and climate change. Graciano variety is coming from “Los Molinos” estate, this is the highest altitude vineyard of Graciano in “Rioja del Reyno”, it is located at 450 meters above sea level. This vineyard is marked by the balance between the low fertility , the shallow depth and the clay loam texture with gypsum of the soil. All of this and the climate influence give us loose clusters with small and very concentrated grapes. So, we obtain a mature wine profile with black fruit and violets. This wine has a freshness, concentration and minerality which gives it a uniqueness. The quality of the grapes assures us that this wine is made in the vineyard and complemented in the winery.

TYPE OF WINE
Oaked red wine

VARIETIES
50% Tempranillo 40% Graciano 10% Garnacha

ALCOHOL
13,50% vol.

AGEING
Barrel: 18 months, new and second year
French and American oak barrels.
Bottle: 6 months

DATA SHEET

APPEARANCE
Deep intensity cherry red colour.

AROMA
Intense and very complex, with outstanding ripe black fruit, dried plums and licorice. Spicy notes, undergrowth and mineral nuances over an elegant oaky background.

TASTE
Equilibrated and well-structured with silky tannins and delicious ripe fruit. Fresh and savoury, with a sound finish. Lingering fruity and spicy notes typical of good Graciano.

SERVING TEMPERATURE
16ºC.

PAIRING
Red meat and mature cheese.