Gomez Cruzado Cerro Las Cuevas Tempranillo 2014
Gomez Cruzado Cerro Las Cuevas Tempranillo 2014
Price: 56,00€
DESCRIPTION
Gomez Cruzado Cerro Las Cuevas Tempranillo 2014 comes from 90-year-old vines cultivated on clay-limestone slopes, blending 80% Tempranillo, 12% Graciano, 5% Grenache, and 3% Mazuelo. Aged in French oak barrels and foudres. pH 3.72, residual sugar 2.29 g/L, alcohol 14.5%. A wine with great aging potential, developing in fineness and elegance over the years. Located in Haro, in the heart of Rioja Alta, the Gomez Cruzado estate embodies the rich history and innovation of this prestigious region. Founded in 1886 and currently owned by the Baños family, it is managed by David Gonzales and Juan Antonio Leza. This duo aims to maintain the traditional heritage of blending while offering modern cuvées focused on the unique expression of each parcel. With around one hundred small parcels scattered across the highest zones of Rioja Alta and Alavesa, the estate benefits from diverse and poor soils, altitudes reaching up to 750 meters, and old vines.
On the nose, raspberry and cherry, enhanced by delicate spicy nuances of black pepper and licorice. On the palate, this wine presents a robust structure with well-integrated tannins and a silky texture. It pairs well with Iberian ham or a grilled prime rib. Serve between 16 and 18°C. Aging potential of 10 years and more.
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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This single-plot Tempranillo is mineral and tense, a true winemaker's wine made without a recipe.
