Viña Real Crianza

The grapes come from small parcels near Laguardia and from long-standing suppliers in Rioja Alavesa. The vineyards lie on slopes and at low mountain elevations between around 400 and 650 metres; older vines are bush-trained, while younger vines are trained on trellises. After hand harvesting and destemming, the must ferments under temperature control for ten to eleven days in stainless steel, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for 13 to 14 months in used French and American barriques, with regular racking. The style is fresh and balanced, with good acidity, medium to full body, fine tannins and dark fruit alongside vanilla notes.