Gómez Cruzado, El Predilecto 2022
Gómez Cruzado, El Predilecto 2022
Price: 22,00€
DESCRIPTION
Flagship of historic Gomez Cruzado estate (1886), El Predilecto 2022 embodies Rioja's modernity. This blend (65% Grenache, 35% Tempranillo) from old vines at the foot of mountains framing the Ebro valley reveals the expertise of David Gonzales and Juan Antonio Leza.
On the nose, it seduces with aromas of ripe red fruits, cherry and raspberry, enhanced by sweet spices and light oak. The palate, balanced and round, unveils supple tannins and remarkable freshness finishing with long, elegant finale.
Aged 6 months in concrete vats, it favors fruity expression. A versatile wine to serve with grilled ribeye or herb-crusted rack of lamb. Its aging potential of 10 years promises graceful evolution.
REGION
Rioja
Spain
Rioja, in northern Spain, is arguably the leading wine region in Spain. It is best known for its berry scented, barrel aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. Rioja has three official subregions: Rioja Alta, Rioja Baja and Rioja Alavesa. Although it is rare to find wines labelled with these names, it is very common to hear aficionados talk about the greatness of Rioja Alta or Rioja Alavesa. And while most of the great wines of Rioja do come from these two areas, you can still find incredible wines from Rioja Baja, depending on the producer and where the vineyard sits in the region.
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El Predilecto is Gomez Cruzado’s successful experiment! A curious Tempranillo-Garnacha blend that plays on toasted notes, aged for 5 months in French oak – light and original.