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Cosme Palacio Rioja Crianza 2017
Spain, DOCa Rioja
Tempranillo
Description
Made from vines older than 40 years of age grown at an altitude over over 600m the wine is matured for 13 months in lightly toasted French barrels. It’s deep red with purple highlights, with a very intense nose of ripe red fruit, liquorice and aniseed. Ageing in new French oak brings touches of spices such as pepper, cinnamon and menthol. It is a powerful wine, with fine, ripe tannins, sweet flavours on the finish and balanced acidity bringing freshness. The finish is very long, ending on flavours of candied fruit and roasted coffee beans.
Awards
94 pts James Suckling
93 pts Tim Atkin
92 pts Guia Penin
Certifications
Carbon Neutral, 100% Renewable energy
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
1.2 g/l residual sugar
5.3 g/l acidity
3.62 pH
Winemaker
Roberto Rodriguez
Viticulture
Vines of more than 30 years of age, located at an altitude of more than 600m on chalky-clay soils.
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation: The grapes are destalked but not crushed, and undergo cold maceration before being fermented in stainless steel tanks with automatic control of the temperature, pumping-over and micro-oxygenation. The malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, adding layers of spices and a more complex and elegant character.
Maturation
12 months in French oak
Food Pairing
Red meats, game and mature cheeses
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 08410351128001
Closure: Natural cork
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 18410351128008