Carlos Serres Rioja Crianza 2018

Varieties: 100% Tempranillo

Vineyards: The Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes for this wine were sourced from a select group of growers around Haro who have long-term exclusive contracts with the winery. The vineyards are on average 20 years old.

Vintage:  Hand picked. 16th (Tempranillo) 17th October (Garnacha)

Vinification: Fermented in concrete vats. After de-stemming and gentle pressing, the juice get 6 days of maceration on the skins before fermenting for approximately 10 days at a maximum temperature of 28 ºC

Ageing:  14 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels, then a minimum of 6 months ageing in bottle

Tasting Note:  Cherry red colour with brilliant purple rim. Aromas of mature red fruit with a core of spice and delicate liquorice hints. The wine is complex, well structured, fresh and fruity.

Food Match:  Extremely versatile. A perfect match for ‘Mediterranean cuisine’ such as fried fish or vegetable dishes, rice, pasta, pulses, red and white meats and even cheeses.