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Red Wine Finca Torrea 2018
Crianza red wine from La Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo and Graciano aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Crianza. 18 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Rioja
Wineries: Marqués de Riscal
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Availability: In stock
€24.85
Product Description
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Produced by Marqués de Riscal, the wine Finca Torrea is a blend of Tempranillo and Graciano sourced from the vineyard which gives the wine its name, Finca de Torrea. The plot has clayey-limestone soils and it is planted with old vines.
The grapes were hand-harvested and meticulously selected. Once in the cellar, they were destemmed, selected again and gently pressed. This Spanish red wine from La Rioja was then fermented in Allier oak vats at a controlled temperature, with periodic, gently performed pump-overs aimed at extracting aromatic compounds.
The malolactic fermentation of this red wine from La Rioja took place in French oak barrels, followed by a 18-month ageing period. Finally, the wine Finca Torrea 2018 was aged for a further months in the bottle before its commercial release.
It is worth noting that this Crianza red wine is produced in an international, fruit-forward style that differs from the traditional Rioja profile that defines most Marqués de Riscal wines.
Additional Information
Additional Information
| Appearance | The red wine Finca Torrea is medium purple with a garnet rim. |
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| Nose | This is an intense blend of Tempranillo and Graciano. Lively aromas of spices and balsam, alongside hints of blackberries and damson, some gentle mineral notes, and a creamy and herbal touch. |
| Palate | This wine of the Marqués de Riscal winery is flavourful and very smooth. Balance is the defining element, which makes for a great drinkability, with smooth tannins, a crisp acidity and a long finish with an aftertaste of black fruit, Eastern spices and toast. |
| Our personal opinion | Complex and moreish, the red wine Finca Torrea 2018 will pair excellently with meat recipes. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Finca Torrea 2017: Enterwine 93. Finca Torrea 2016: Enterwine 92. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 18 |
| Peñin Score | 95 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 94 |
| Other guides | Guía Proensa 2022 - 95 points. |
| Name of Award | Decanter WWA 2023: Gold Medal & 96 points. Mundus Vini 2023: Silver. |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 90%, Graciano 10%. |
| Pairings | Birds, Bull meat, Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Poultry, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Specialty plates, Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |
Reviews
1 Review
I like it
Totally convinced by this sort of terroir-orientated Rioja. Works well for me!
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(Posted on 14 December 2020)
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