Production and aging
Marqués de Cáceres Crianza is made with the grape varieties Tempranillo (85%), Graciano, and Garnacha tinta (15%). After the selection of the grapes, the woody part is removed to avoid herbaceous flavors, and the must with the skins is introduced into stainless steel tanks to undergo fermentation. During this process, remontage is carried out and the grape skins are extracted. The temperature is 25ºC. The second fermentation is carried out to transform malic acid into lactic acid, resulting in a significant modification of the wine's organoleptic character.
The wine ages for 12 months in French oak barrels (60%) and American oak barrels (50%), and for an additional 10-12 months in the bottle.
Tasting Notes of Marqués de Cáceres Crianza
- Appearance: Marqués de Cáceres Crianza has a deep ruby color.
- Nose: A nose of red fruits, with freshness enveloped in a vanilla and sweet spice background.
- Palate: The palate is lively and open, where mature tannins blend into a structure that shows great harmony. It is full-bodied, filled with flavors, ensuring pleasure at all times.
Pairing
Marqués de Cáceres Crianza is ideal for accompanying Mediterranean cuisine, fried foods, grilled vegetables, legumes, paella, rice dishes, pasta, fish in tomato sauce, ham and chorizo, pâtés, roasted, stewed or grilled meats, soft or semi-cured cheeses. Serving temperature: 16-18ºC.
Product Details
Wine type: Red wine
Winery: Marqués De Cáceres
Grape varieties: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano
Aging: Crianza
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Format: 75cl
Country of origin: Spain
Designation of origin: Rioja
