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Azpilicueta Crianza

An elegant, balanced, silky and very pleasant Rioja Crianza
75 cl.
2020
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Details
Alcohol 13.50%
Production area La Rioja
Designation of Origin D.O.Ca. Rioja
Winery Azpilicueta
Contains sulphites
Varieties 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuela
Service 15.0
Volume 75 cl.
Tasting notes Azpilicueta Crianza 2020

Red wine Crianza. 12 months in French and American oak barrels.

Azpilicueta Crianza 2020 unveils a pronounced character, accentuated by spicy notes and a richness that tantalizes the palate. Olfactorily, one encounters the scents of ripe red fruits such as cherries and plums, intricately woven with hints of vanilla and black pepper. On the palate, its structure is robust, delivering a velvety texture and a lingering finish that beckons one to savour its taste further. This red wine is a steadfast choice for those in pursuit of intensity and harmony.

Style Azpilicueta Crianza
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Mushrooms, Risottos, Vegetables, Red meat, Rice dishes, White meats, Charcuterie

About Azpilicueta Crianza

Azpilicueta Crianza is a red wine produced by Alcorta in the D.O Rioja.

This winery belongs to the group Domecq Bodegas, which is located in Logroño, in the north of La Rioja.

Azpilicueta Crianza is produced from Tempranillo (85%), Graciano (10%) y Mazuelo (5%). The grapes originate from vines with an average age of 25 years old, located in Fuernmayor.

For production, the must is fermented in stainless steel containers at a controlled temperature of 25ºC, followed by a maceration process for 12 days.

Once finished, Azpilicueta Crianza is aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels, with an additional 6 months of refinement in bottle.

2020

Azpilicueta Crianza 2020 unveils a pronounced character, accentuated by spicy notes and a richness that tantalizes the palate. Olfactorily, one encounters the scents of ripe red fruits such as cherries and plums, intricately woven with hints of vanilla and black pepper. On the palate, its structure is robust, delivering a velvety texture and a lingering finish that beckons one to savour its taste further. This red wine is a steadfast choice for those in pursuit of intensity and harmony.
2019

Azpilicueta Crianza 2019 is a red wine with a very perfumed nose. Red fruit appears accompanied by notes of vanilla and coconut on a background of wood and spices. Smooth and well-balanced on the palate. A velvety and fruity red wine that is very pleasant to drink.
2018

Azpilicueta Crianza 2018 is a silky red wine. On the nose, it is fragrant and fruity, exuding scents of vanilla, coconut, and spices set against a backdrop of toasted oak. On the palate, it is delightful, preserving that fruity and spicy character.
2017

Azpilicueta Crianza Magnum 2017 is a luminous and aromatic red wine. The bouquet reveals an array of aromas including ripe fruit, toasted oak, vanilla, coconut, and an assortment of spices. On the palate, it is graceful and supple, exhibiting a lengthy finish with enduring flavors.
2016

Azpilicueta Crianza 2016 is a richly concentrated red wine boasting a complex bouquet of ripe black fruit coupled with spicy undertones and hints of roasted nuances. On the palate, it is delightful, silky, and well-balanced. A medium-bodied wine with mature tannins and a pronounced acidity. The finish is extensive and marked by a significant fruity aftertaste.

2015 Azpilicueta Crianza 2015 is a balanced, elegant and pleasant red wine. In this vintage, the aromas of ripe red fruit stand out, with spicy and toasted notes of the ageing process. On the palate it is silky, lively and very lingering.
2012 Juicy and enjoyable attack. Unctuous and velvety mid-palate leaving fine fruity sensations with a few toasted undertones. Good acidity and well-integrated tannins.

Intense cherry red with purple reflections. Clean and bright.

Good aromatic intensity, highlighted by ripe red fruit on an interesting toasted and spicy base. Appearance of fine notes of vanilla.
2011 Azpilicueta is a crianza with body; soft, balanced and pleasant.

Intense cherry red colour with golden flashes. Clean and bright.

On the nose there are fruit aromas with a background of toasted wood and soft aromas of vanilla, coconut and spices.
2008 Elegant red wine with a soft, pleasant, full-bodied mid palate and a well balanced acidity which provides it with a good freshness. It shows tasty tannins and a very enjoyable but not very long finish.  A very friendly and easy-drinking wine.

Intense cherry red colour with purple reflections. Bright wine with good tears.

Wine with a marked expression reminiscent of ripe fruit mixed with pleasant spices and elegant wooden notes.
2007 Elegant, soft, pleasant and full bodied wine with a well balanced acidity that provides this wine with a great freshness. Good persistence with lots of souvenirs of fruit and wood.

Intense cherry red colour with purple trims. Bright. Good legs.

Intense aromas of ripe fruit, fine notes of wood and spicy touches which complete this wine.
2006 Tasty with excellent acidity, well balanced with nice attack.

Dark red, tile meniscus.

Medium intensity, without too much volume, there is some red fruit, spicy and some mild toasted.
2019
91 Peñín
2016
91 Peñín
2015
91 Peñín
2014
91 Peñín
2011
91 Peñín
2009
91 Peñín
2006
90 Peñín

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