Production and Aging
Vineyards: Selection of estate vineyards in the terroir of Briones, Rioja Alta, with an average age of between 15 and 20 years, grown in clay-iron profile soils. Harvest: Manual. All grapes remain in a cold chamber for 36 hours before being processed on a selection table. The harvest began in early October. Production: After a gentle crushing, the must is gravity-fed into small French oak vats where it ferments and macerates in contact with the skins at a maximum controlled temperature of 28 °C, receiving light pump-overs for 20 days. Fermentation: In small French oak vats.
Aging: 16 months in French and American oak barrels, with periodic rackings and a minimum of 6 months in the cellar.
Tasting Notes for Vivanco Crianza
- Appearance: Vivanco Crianza has a bright cherry color.
- Nose: Intense aromas of ripe fresh fruit, with spicy and licorice notes, accompanied by elegant toasted and smoky aromas.
- Palate: In the mouth, it is fresh and full-bodied, with an elegant, persistent, and well-balanced mouthfeel.
Pairing
Vivanco Crianza is ideal to accompany all kinds of Mediterranean cuisine dishes, rice dishes, legumes, pasta, and all kinds of white and red meats.
It is recommended to consume at a temperature between 16 and 18ºC.
Data Sheet
Wine Type: Red wine
Winery: Vivanco Winery
Grape Variety: Tempranillo, Graciano, Maturana
Aging: Crianza
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Format: 75cl
Country of Origin: Spain
Designation of Origin: Rioja
