Bodegas Diez-Caballero - Rioja Crianza 2016

Alavesa|Red wine

3.3/5 (20 customers)

92/100

Penin

91/100

James Suckling

"Intense cherry and ripe fruit, with woody notes adding a creamy texture. Floral and mountain herb notes. Powerful on the palate, with ripe, spicy tannins." (Guia Penin 2019) A trip to Spain!

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Estate

Bodegas Diez-Caballero

Vintage

Crianza

Vintage

2016

Designation

Alavesa

Region

Spain

Grape varieties

Tempranillo 100 %

Terroirs

Clay-limestone

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Fermentation in concrete tanks

Livestock farming

15 months in French and American oak barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Shiny dress

Nose

Fresh black fruits, notes of milk chocolate with a hint of hazelnut

Mouth

Strong attack, medium-bodied, silky tannins, savory finish

Serve

At 16°C

Drink from

2019

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairings

Pairs perfectly with slow-cooked dishes, grilled vegetables, or strong-flavored cold cuts...

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Guide Penin

Wine rated 92/100

About wine:

Intense cherry and ripe fruit, the oak brings a creamy texture, floral notes, and mountain herbs. The palate is powerful, with ripe, spicy tannins.

James Suckling

Wine rated 91/100

Customer rating

3.3/5

based on 20 reviews