Gómez Cruzado, Rioja 'Honorable' 2014
DESCRIPTION
As a product of an exceptional vintage, Honorable 2014 adorns itself with a clear and luminous cherry-red robe. Intensely aromatic, the bouquet reveals the complexity of typical notes from each grape variety and the terroir, evolving into aromas of black fruits and spices. The palate is flavorful yetperfectly balanced by the freshness of the fruit. This vintage is full of personality with an elegant and persistent finish. It manages to unveil the authenticity of the terroir.
REGION
Rioja
Spain
Rioja in Northern Spain is arguably Spain's top wine region. It is best known for berry-scented, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. Rioja has 3 official sub-regional growing areas and they are Rioja Alta, Rioja Baja and Rioja Alavesa. Although it’s uncommon to find wines labeled with these names, it’s very common to hear aficionados talk of the greatness of Rioja Alta or Rioja Alavesa. And while it’s true that many of the great wines or Rioja come from these 2 areas, you can still find incredible wines from Rioja Baja, depending on the producer and the vineyard’s position within the region.
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