Manzanos Crianza Rioja

Intro to Manzanos Crianza Rioja –

Manzanos Crianza Rioja is a very aromatic wine that is full of fresh fruity flavours on the palate.

Full description and wine making –

Manzanos Crianza Rioja is an aromatic and intense wine full of lovely aromas of wild red berries, blossom, nutmeg and hints of sandalwood. It is fresh, fruity and well balanced with sensations of raspberries, vanilla and cinnamon.

The grapes are grown on 300ha of vineyards are planted on clay-limestone soil at an average height of 400m above sea level. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperature followed by eighteen months in American and French oak in a mixture of old and new barrels followed by six months in bottle.

The producer –

On the border between Rioja and Navarra, Victor Manzanos carries on the work of the four generations before him. Adding in significant amounts of ambition and energy, he is at the forefront of the new Rioja – championing a modern interpretation of its varieties through his wines. As a grower, Victor is keen to prove that Rioja Baja has its own distinct character and should not be judged as inferior to Rioja Alta or Alavesa – just different. With over 250ha of owned vineyards at his disposal, including what he claims to be the oldest Graciano vines in the world, Victor and the team at Manzanos are fortunately placed to put both the sub-region and the name Manzanos firmly on the map of the most important producers in Rioja.

The family cultivates the traditional varietals of Rioja – Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo and Viura – and craft wines with a real sense of place and authenticity. They have also recently built a modern new winery and here they make their classic wines with a contemporary twist.

Drink with –

Perfect accompaniment to char grilled meat, cured ham and tapas.

Producer website –

http://manzanoswines.com/en/