Muriel tinto crianza

Red Crianza

DOCa Rioja

Bodegas Muriel - Fincas de la Villa Crianza

Selection of grapes from vineyards in Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alta, planted in very poor chalky soils with a clayey-loam texture.

The fermentation and maceration process is carried out for 15 days in stainless steel tanks, with daily pumping over for optimum extraction of colour and tannins. After the elaboration process, the wine is transferred to barrels where it remains for 12 months in 225-litre American oak casks.

Once the ageing process is complete, the wine is bottled where it acquires complexity and roundness.

Location

Assa and independent vines

See vineyards

Variety

Tempranillo

Fermentation

15 days stainless steel

Ageing

12 m. oak b.

12 m bottle

Awards

Gilbert & Gaillard 2020
Gold – Muriel Crianza 2017

Decanter 2020
90 points – Muriel Crianza 2016

Tasting

Colour

Bright cherry.

Nose

Aromas of the ageing process (vanilla, coconut, coffee) combined with notes of ripe red fruit and liquorice.

Palate

Ample, elegant, with soft tannins.

Muriel red crianza
Bodegas Muriel - Fincas de la Villa Crianza

Pairing

Suggestions

Tapas and cold meats, cured ham and Iberian cured meats.

Pasta recipes and meat rice dishes.

Not very mature cheeses.

Roast lamb.

Burgers and grilled and barbecued meats.

Serve at 15-17ºC.