Red Wine Akutain Crianza 2020
Crianza red wine from La Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo, Grenache and Viura aged for 14 to 16 months in oak barrels.
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Made by Bodega Akutain, the wine Akutain Crianza is a traditional Rioja Crianza noteworthy for its freshness and moderate alcohol content.
This red wine from La Rioja is made from Tempranillo with a kick of Grenache and Viura. The grapes were fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel and fiberglass tanks for about 10 days.
After that, the red wine Akutain Crianza 2020 was aged for 14-16 months in used oak barrels.
This Crianza red wine from DOCa Rioja was stabilized in the bottle for 8 months minimum before hitting the market.
Drink this Spanish red wine without food or pair with meat recipes.
Appearance | The red wine Akutain Crianza is deep ruby with some cherry-coloured reflections. |
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Nose | Aromas of bramble, boysenberries and wild herbs, with a wam spicy touch (clove, cardamom, cinnamon) and a dash of black pepper. This blend of Tempranillo, Grenache and Viura has a textbook Rioja nose. |
Palate | This wine of Akutain winery has slim tannins, a fresh and uplifting mid palate and a lively acidity, with a savoury core of forest berries and a long finish ending reminiscent of warm spices and balsam. |
Our personal opinion | While preserving its traditional Rioja character, the wine Akutain Crianza 2020 manages to be bright and nimble. |
Year | 2020 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Rioja |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months in barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 16 |
Enterwine's Score | 92 |
Media rating | 92 |
Percentage of variety | Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Viura. |
Pairings | Birds, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Grilled red meats, Mushrooms, Roasted chicken, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, semi-curred cheese, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews |
Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Appetizer, Barbecue, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues, To bring to an engagement |