Red Wine Fra Guerau Crianza 2020
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Produced by the Viñas del Montsant winery, this Spanish red wine is named after an important figure in the wine history of the Montsant region.
The red wine Fra Guerau Crianza is made from a complex blend of seven grape varieties: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Grenache, Carignan, Tempranillo and Torrontés.
Traditionally vinified, this Crianza red wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks.
After that, Fra Guerau Crianza 2020 was aged for 11 months in French and American oak barrels.
We suggest that you decant this red wine from Montsant 30 minutes before drinking.
Appearance | The red wine Fra Guerau is medium purple with a garnet rim. |
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Nose | After some aeration, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Grenache, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo and Torrontés suggests aromas of toast, coffee, blackberry jam, red berries, balsam and spices. |
Palate | Fresh and savoury, this wine from Viñas del Montsant has a nice acidity and some round, yummy tannins. Sweet spices, ripe fruit, notes of spices and smoke and some mineral remembrances. Long finish. |
Our personal opinion | The red wine Fra Guerau Crianza 2020 is a well-crafted wine and an excellent value. Pair with hearty meat recipes. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Fra Guerau Crianza 2019: Enterwine 90. Fra Guerau Crianza 2018: Enterwine 90. Fra Guerau Crianza 2017: Enterwine 90. Fra Guerau Crianza 2016: Enterwine 90. Fra Guerau Crianza 2015: Enterwine 91. Fra Guerau Crianza 2013: Enterwine 90. |
Year | 2020 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Montsant |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 11 |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Percentage of variety | Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Tempranillo, Torrontés. |
Pairings | Bull meat, Chocolate, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled white meats, Meat and vegitables, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Specialty plates, Stews, Vegetables, Vegitables sauces |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Fruity and Fresh, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Appetizer, Barbecue, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues |