Gomez Cruzado Rioja Predilecto

Produced from grapes cultivated in the highest parts of the Ebro valley. Predominantly Garnacha (65%) from Alto Nejerilla, in the area between the towns of Badarán, Cordovin and Cárdenas where the vines grow in red ferrous clay soils; and Tempranillo (35%) from Samaniego, and the white limestone soils of Sierra Cantabria. Hand-harvested into 200kg crates with a selection of bunches at the winery. Garnacha and Tempranillo are destemmed and vinified separately. They undergo cold fermentation with native yeasts, and a short maceration. Then the two wines are assembled and refined in concrete for around 5 months.

Crazy, intense aromatics.  Really perfumed, primary fruit.  Bright, ripe fruit on the palate with no oak influence, this is like no other Rioja.  It’s said it is the style of Rioja before the French arrived and influenced how Rioja was aged. 

It’s a must try wine!