IREKUA Crianza
Denominación de Origen Calificada RIOJA
L et yourself be guided to the passing of time through our old vineyards towards this unique wine by its complexity.
Grape Variety
Tempranillo
Graciano
Garnacha
Grapes from our best vineyards
Vineyard
Low yields from vines more than 50 years and classical system goblet. Manual harvest. Limestone and stony soils, located between 600 and 850 meters provide a better permeability and aeration obtaining wines with body and colour. Vineyards protected by the "Biosphere Reserve" by UNESCO in 2003.
Elaboration
Traditional, previously selected and de-stemmed grapes. Controlled temperature fermentation at 24º to 27 ºC for 12 daysin stainlesssteel tanks.
Aged in French and American oak barrels for 12 months. In bottle, minimum 12 months.
Tasting notes
Bright cherry red colour. Fine and delicate flavour, notes of vanilla with touches of red fruits. Very soft in mouth, round and tasty, which clearly reflects the tastes of the ageing in barrel and memories of fruit. Very balanced.
Serving
The Mediterranean cuisine and the Iberian charcuteries. White and red meat, lamb and beef roasts, all kinds of pasta and rice dishes, stewed pulses, foiegras, cured cheeses.
Serving temperature
16º - 18ºC
75 cl. – 13,5 % vol.
Awards
Gold Medal
Bacchus 2019
Silver Medal CWWSC
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition 2018
Gold Medal
Certamen TOP WINE 2018
Silver Medal CWWSC
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition 2017
Silver Medal
Bacchus 2017