Carlos Serres Rioja Crianza 2016
Haro, Spain
- Varieties 100% Tempranillo.
- Vineyards
The Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes for this wine were sourced from a select group of growers around Haro who have long-term exclusive contracts with the winery. The vineyards are on average 20 years old.
- Vintage
Hand picked. 16th (Tempranillo) 17th October (Garnacha).
- Vinification
Fermented in concrete vats. After destemming and gentle pressing, the juice get 6 days of maceration on the skins before fermenting for approximately 10 days at a maximum temperature of 28 ºC.
- Ageing
14 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels, then a minimum of 6 months ageing in bottle.
- Tasting Note
Cherry red colour with brilliant purple rim. Aromas of mature red fruit with a core of spice and delicate liquorice hints. The wine is complex, well structured, fresh and fruity.
- Food Match
Extremely versatile. A perfect match for ‘Mediterranean cuisine’ such as fried fish or vegetable dishes, rice, pasta, pulses, red and white meats and even cheeses.