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Red dry
Torre de Oña Finca San Martin Crianza Rioja 2021 wine is medium-intensity, perfectly balanced, surprisingly fresh, aromatic: it smells of blackberries, blackcurrants, cranberries, cocoa, freshly ground coffee, cinnamon, anise. The wine has soft tannins and a long, soft aftertaste, in which the second wave of red and black berry motifs invade.
'Tempranillo' grapes for this wine are collected exclusively from the Torre de Oña vineyard in Rioja Alavesa. Only the clusters that have reached the required level of ripeness are collected, which travel to the winery in small wooden closed boxes. For wine production, traditionally for this region, a modern Bordeaux winemaking style was chosen: removal of stems and branches, only light crushing, fermentation in stainless steel barrels. The wine was placed in American (60%) and French (40%) oak barrels, where it was aged for 16 months.
Serve at a temperature of 16-18 °C with grilled sausages, hamburgers, and medium-intensity hard cheeses.
Bodegas La Rioja Alta is undoubtedly a representative of old Rioja, exceptionally valuing and cultivating the region's traditional winemaking methods. Their “Gran Reserva” wine is aged for no less than six years in barrel and a further two years in bottle before reaching the consumer, embodying patience and mastery. The high-altitude vineyards of La Rioja Alta, with their unique conditions, lend a subtlety to the wines, sometimes even reminiscent of Burgundy’s ‘Pinot Noir’. While the La Rioja Alta group also includes wineries in Galicia (Rias Baixas) and Ribera del Duero (Burgos), it is their traditional Rioja style that remains their hallmark.
Wine Style
La Rioja Alta wines are characterized by elegance, complexity, and longevity. They reflect the harmony between Rioja terroir and traditional winemaking.
Prestigious Vineyards
La Rioja Alta manages high-altitude vineyards in the Rioja Alta region:
These unique vineyard characteristics and meticulous work in the vineyard are the foundation for the distinctive character of La Rioja Alta wines.
Aging and Drinking Window
La Rioja Alta wines are crafted for slow enjoyment. The long aging process in oak barrels and bottles imparts exceptional complexity and harmony. While these wines can be enjoyed in their youth, their true potential unfolds after many years of bottle aging. They are wines valued for their longevity and ability to improve over time.
