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Javier San Pedro Ortega

Viuda Negra Crianza 2019

Rioja

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Sourced from around the famed town of Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa, the Viuda Negra Crianza is a well-defined Tempranillo that demonstrates the remarkable sense of place Javier pulls from all his wines. Jubilant in style, as Javier likes from his Crianza’s, the wine still manages to show a remarkable level of complexity due to 30+ year old vines from higher elevation vineyards.

Vineyard

30+-year-old vineyards from around the town of Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa. Higher elevation and a mix of exposures create a lifted style in the final wine.

Winemaking

100% Tempranillo. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 14 months in mostly used French oak

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

Black cherry jumps out in front, with notes of cinnamon and fresh earth following right behind. Firm but not overbearing tannins provide a foundation for the rich flavors in this Crianza.

Color

Red

Grape Varieties

Tempranillo

Appellation

Rioja

Alcohol

15%

Suggested Retail Price

$28

Reviews

90

Lots of Immediate Appeal

James Suckling - November 9, 2022 "A exuberant and fruit-forward nose, full of red plums, strawberries and some licorice spices. Medium body with a smooth delivery of bright cherries and sleek tannins. Lots of immediate appeal."

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