Anciano Rioja No. 3
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Anciano Rioja Crianza comes from leading producer Criadores de Rioja located near Logroño, at the heart of Rioja Alta. The winery belongs to a family with one of the longest traditions in Rioja winemaking and their winemaker has access to some of the finest wines in the region.
- CVC (“conjunto de varias cosechas”) is a multi-vintage blend in Rioja which offers great value and includes oak matured elements.
- Vegan Friendly!
Varietal Composition: 100% Tempranillo
Elaboration: Mature vines are grown in premium high altitude (300-500m) vineyards on gravel and sandy soils in the Rioja Alta sub-region, near Logroño. Hand-harvested when perfectly ripe in September. Top-class grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks with the temperature controlled at 28-30°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 6 months in American oak barrels. This results in the perfect balance of fruit and light vanilla spice flavors.
Tasting Notes: Bright ruby red wine. Ripe wild berry and cherry fruit aromas with sweet herbs and hints of spice. Beautifully smooth and silky, fresh and fruity, with rounded tannins. A touch of vanilla leads to a lingering finish. Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
PRESS
NV – 90 Decanter World Wine Awards
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Anciano Rioja Reserva comes from leading producer Criadores de Rioja located near Logroño, at the heart of Rioja Alta. The winery belongs to a family with one of the longest traditions in Rioja winemaking and our winemaker has access to some of the finest wines in the region. Reserva wines are aged for a minimum of 3 years with at least 1 year in oak barrels and 6 months in bottle.