A serious, full-bodied Rioja Crianza from Hacienda Grimon, aged 16 months in a mix of French and American oak, with a richness and structure that sits well above what most producers achieve at the Crianza level.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby. Black fruit, black pepper, and sweet baking spices on the nose. The palate is fuller bodied than you'd expect from a Crianza, with ripe tannins and fresh acidity balancing the richness. Longer oak ageing than standard gives this real elegance and persistence. A Crianza that punches up.
Quick Facts
- Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano
- Origin: Spain, Rioja (Logrono, 650m altitude)
- Style: Dry red, organic, Crianza (16 months in French and American oak)
- Winemaking: Manual harvest, fermentation in stainless steel, 9 to 12 days at max 29°C, 16 months in French and American oak, malolactic fermentation
Food Pairing
Pork, grilled lamb, and aged Manchego. Also excellent with patatas bravas and classic Spanish tapas.
Serving
Serve at 16-18°C. Open 15 minutes before pouring.
About the Producer
Hacienda Grimon is a historic organic family estate in Rioja, farming 36 hectares in the Lagunilla de Jubera and Santa Engracia districts at 650 metres altitude. Working with the full traditional palette of Rioja varieties, they produce wines that reflect both the land and the family's deep-rooted commitment to the region.