Rioja Vega Crianza100% Tempranillo, the grapes for this Crianza by Rioja Vega are mainly machine harvested with some handpicking in certain key vineyards. After fermenting the wine is blended, then the whole harvest transferred small American oak casks, the majority 2 , 3 and 4 year old, for around 8 12 months depending on the harvest. The wine is then bottled after racking and the wine further ages for a minimum of 12 months in bottle prior to release. A bright, fruit

it is rich

earthy characters and subtle smoke before a finish tinged with cedar

made with traditional Douro varieties

Less is certainly more

cured meats or flavoured cheeses

cheese fondue

and Macabeo (Macabeu) grapes from vines aged 20-40 years

fresh raspberries and a slice of lemon

Lancashire

rich wine with ripe red fruits encompassed with spicy aromas

toffee and liquorice

herby lamb or roasted vegetables