Carlos Serres Rioja Crianza 2016

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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.