Artesa Crianza 8411509082107

Artesa Crianza 8411509082107A great introduction to Rioja Crianza vibrant and appealing with plum and berry fruit backed with subtle spice and vanilla. An attractive, modern style of Crianza with lifted aromatics of bramble fruit with some pepper and spice. Substantial on the palate, with plummy fruit, ripe tannins and a gently savoury fresh finish. Made from Tempranillo grapes cultivated in hillside vineyards (600 metres above sea level) in the best parts of Rioja Oriental. The

this Chilean winery has been producing award-winning wines from almost 1

butter and spice

with pump overs undertaken according to the winemakers’ criteria

The wine was then blended

the must is naturally clarified by cold stabilisation and some of the grapes are macerated on the skins for a short period to maximise flavour complexity

showing faith in a variety that has been central to d’Arenberg since the very beginning

the soils are brown sandy loam on clay base

There is an impressive background of fine-grain

It is also delicious with desserts made with chocolate or berry fruits

These are followed by a typically firm but fine- grained vibrant tannins

Full bodied being very textural

The must is fermented in stainless steel for four months