Name: Urbina - Rioja Crianza
SKU: zzDP- Urbina - Rioja Crianza
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Urbina – Rioja Crianza

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Spain

Rioja

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Red

The Facts

UPCs 2012 (750ml) - 8 58521 00120 0

Origins Spain > Rioja

Appellation Rioja

Varietal Tempranillo

Cepage 95% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano

Aging 12 months in American oak, 6 in bottle

Markets Texas

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The Character

Overall Approachable and well-structured

Aromas Coconut, damson plums, leather, vanilla, baking spice, ripe red fruit, incense, thyme, dill

Mouthfeel Velvety, savory, with excellent length

Tasting Notes "Impressive, indeed, for a Crianza. Raspberry and cassis, with a hint of briary, charcuterie and smoke; then the palate which is just reaching the plateau of drinkability, the tannins now mature, the fruit now ceding to more savoury notes; a little menthol kick on the finish working really well. Great value." --Simon Field

Selling Point Classic mature Rioja with excellent typicity

Pairings Roast lamb, pimientos de padron, pork stew

Awards 92pts Tim Atkin, 90pts Decanter

Sustainability Vegan, Organic In Practice

The Story

This wine comes from a family-owned, Single Estate, situated in the northern area of Rioja Alta. Their 75 hectares of vineyards have been carefully nurtured by the family for four generations and they use organic fertilizers, indigenous yeasts and avoid the use of weedkillers and pesticides. The vines are grown mainly in the bush form and yields are kept low. The grapes for this wine come from 30 + year old vines and are hand-harvested and selected. It has spent 12 months in American oak barrels before extended period in bottle in the Bodega.

About Urbina

Brand Story

Salvador Urbina in 1870 moved to Cuzcurrita and produced the first wines, with vineyards still used in Urbina wines. His sons Ciriaco and Paquita continued the profession, and they were joined by Pedro and Jesús Angel, grandchildren of Salvador, who in 1986 began to produce in the current cellar in stainless steel tanks. Currently the winery is lead by the fourth generation, Angel, Pedro and Santiago are important professionals in the sector, (catadores, researchers, engineers and doctors), backed by a great winemaking experience.

Brand Story

Salvador Urbina in 1870 moved to Cuzcurrita and produced the first wines, with vineyards still used in Urbina wines. His sons Ciriaco and Paquita continued the profession, and they were joined by Pedro and Jesús Angel, grandchildren of Salvador, who in 1986 began to produce in the current cellar in stainless steel tanks. Currently the winery is lead by the fourth generation, Angel, Pedro and Santiago are important professionals in the sector, (catadores, researchers, engineers and doctors), backed by a great winemaking experience.