Red

Crianza

Taron

Rioja · Spain

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Tempranillo Blend
Country
Spain
Region
Rioja
Appellation
Rioja
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled lamb · roast meat · manchego cheese · tapas · duck

Rated vintages

  • 201286 pts

    Lazy berry and mild raisin aromas sit heavily in the glass. This crianza is rubbery and grabby in feel, but also pretty big. Stewed berry and prune flavors finish with some excess weight.

  • 201189 pts

    Ink, graphite, lemon peel, licorice root and reedy berry aromas combine into a solid, somewhat complex whole. This feels snappy and pure, with medium weight. Toasty flavors of plum and berry fruits are earthy and deep, while this finishes in good shape, with moderate complexity.

  • 200885 pts

    Dusty berry aromas blend with mint and herbal notes. This Tempranillo feels grabby and pinched; flavors of baked black fruits, vanilla and dill are earthy on the finish, which is chunky but generally balanced.