Javier San Pedro Ortega
Cueva de Lobos Crianza 2019
Rioja
This is the style of Rioja Crianza that Spaniards crave: youthful, juicy, lifted reds without excessive weight or overbearing tannins. The Cueva de Lobos Crianza is made from 100% Tempranillo, with a mix of French and American oak providing a subtle nuance and complexity.
Vineyard
The vineyards are sourced largely in Rioja Alavesa, near the Sierra de Cantabrian Mountains. Average vine age is around 20 years.
Winemaking
Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 12 months in used French and American barrels
Vintage Note
A particularly good year, with Wines from Spain calling it “one of the best vintages of the decade”. The year was warm and relatively dry, with slightly reduced yields providing concentration
Tasting Note
Rich but lifted, with a refreshing red fruit character and a welcoming bite of tannin
Color
Red
Grape Varieties
Tempranillo
Appellation
Rioja
Alcohol
14.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$18
