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
Grapes Varieties: Graciano, Tempranillo,
Wineries: Marqués de Riscal
ñ 95 93 94

Availability: In stock

€27.45
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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
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Appearance

The red wine Finca Torrea is medium purple with a garnet rim.

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
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Totally convinced by this sort of terroir-orientated Rioja. Works well for me!
Review by (Posted on 14 December 2020)
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