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Bodegas Dios Ares - Rioja Crianza 2018

Bodegas Dios Ares - Rioja Crianza 2018

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3.4/5 (27 customers)

91/100

Robert Parker

91/100

Tim Atkin

Spain
Tempranillo
fruity
freshness
barbecue
guaranteed enjoyment

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The 2018 Crianza Ares is quite different from the new project, Voelos, which is more traditional. It is still Tempranillo from Sonsierra, aged in French oak barrels for 12 months, but in a completely different style—here, the fruit plays the leading role. It is a very easy-to-drink style of Crianza, with the oak in the background (or even further back...) with clean fruit and a vibrant palate with great freshness. It is perfect by the glass and as an accompaniment. " (Wine Advocate 2020)

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Estate

Bodegas Dios Ares

Vintage

Crianza

Vintage

2018

Designation

Rioja

Region

Spain

Grape varieties

100% Tempranillo

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils, Laguardia area

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine making

Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (25ºC), skin maceration for 12 days.

Livestock farming

12 months in French oak barrels, before finishing its aging in the bottle

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Cherry red dress with purple highlights

Nose

Very expressive, with aromas of red and black fruits in perfect harmony with woody notes.

Mouth

Juicy, powerful, and well-balanced, with very fruity nuances and a long, spicy finish with hints of very ripe fruit.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with Iberian charcuterie, lamb, a nice cut of red meat, cold meats and cheeses, or a tender meat stew...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rating (2020 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About wine:

The 2018 Crianza Ares is quite different from the new project, Voelos, which is more traditional. It is still Tempranillo from Sonsierra, aged in French oak barrels for 12 months, but in a completely different style—here, the fruit plays the leading role. It is a very easy-to-drink style of Crianza, with the oak in the background (or even further back...) with clean fruit and a vibrant palate with great freshness. It is perfect by the glass and as an accompaniment to food. 250,000 bottles produced.

About the estate:

 

Tim Atkin

Tim Atkin

Wine rated 91/100

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A Rioja that is a little overrated in my opinion. Pleasant to drink but lacks a little finesse and density.

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