Red Wine Biga de Luberri 2021
Crianza red wine from La Rioja. Varietal Tempranillo aged for 12 months in American and French oak barrels.
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A varietal Tempranillo from DOCa Rioja, the wine Biga de Luberri is produced by the family-run winery Luberri-Familia Monje Amestoy.
This elegant Spanish red wine was sourced from vines grown in clay limestone soils at 500 metres of altitude, near the village of Elciego,
Hand-harvested during the first half of October, the grapes were selected on site, fermented in stainless steel tanks and then macerated for 10 days. After that, this red wine from La Rioja was transferred into French and American oak barrels.
Before being bottled, the wine Biga de Luberri 2021 was aged for 12 months in the barrels.
Pair this Crianza red wine with white meat recipes, BBQ'd meat casseroles.
Appearance | The red wine Biga de Luberri is medium ruby with a garnet hue on the rim. |
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Nose | Sleek and gentle, this varietal Tempranillo carries aromas of wild berries and spices, delicately underscored by fine leather, scrubland and smoke. |
Palate | This Crianza from Luberri-Familia Monje Amestoy is savoury, fresh and smooth-bodied, with nicely integrated cedary notes, berry fruits and a lively acidity. Finish is medium-long with a smokey and spicy aftertaste. |
Our personal opinion | An excellent value, the wine Biga de Luberri 2021 is savoury and versatile. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Biga de Luberri 2020: Enterwine 91. Biga de Luberri 2019: Enterwine 91. |
Year | 2021 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Rioja |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Mono-Varietal | Tempranillo |
Pairings | Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Grilled white meats, Hamburgers , Meat and vegitables, Mushrooms, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted chicken, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Roasted turkey, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, semi-curred cheese, Stews, Stuffed Chicken, Vegetables |
Taste | Light, easy to drink, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Appetizer, Barbecue, Because you can, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues |