Red Wine Martínez Lacuesta Crianza 2019

Crianza red wine from La Rioja. Varietal Tempranillo aged for 18 months in American oak barrels and for 12 months in the bottle.

Crianza. 18 Months in American oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Rioja
Grapes Varieties: Tempranillo,
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Availability: In stock

€10.60
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Made solely from Tempranillo, Martínez Lacuesta Crianza comes from 20 to 35-year-old vineyards with clayey-limestone soils located at 450 metres of altitude, in the area surrounding the winemaking facility of Bodega Martínez Lacuesta.

Picked by hand, the grapes were destemmed and gently pressed. The they were cold-macerated and fermented in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature.

After that, Martínez Lacuesta Crianza 2019 from the  was transferred into new and semi-new American oak barrels and aged for 18 months.

Finally, this Crianza red wine from DOCa Rioja was bottled and aged for a further 12 months before hitting the market.

We suggest aearting this Rioja red wine 20 minutes before drinking.

Additional Information
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Appearance

The red wine Martínez Lacuesta Crianza is deep ruby with a garnet rim.

Nose

Sweet spices and fine cocoa, slowly evolving into typical Tempranillo aromas of blackcurrants and blueberries, with notes of balsam and herbs. 

Palate

Crisp and savoury, with excellent balance and smooth tannins. This wine of bodega Martínez Lacuesta has a long finish reminiscent of spices, wild berries and balsam.

Our personal opinion

A fabulous value, Martínez Lacuesta Crianza 2019 will pair excellently with white meat, cured cheese and BBQs.

OTHER VINTAGES

Martínez Lacuesta Crianza 2018:

Enterwine 90. Guía Peñín 90.

Martínez Lacuesta Crianza 2016:

Enterwine 90.

Year 2019
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 American oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 18
Enterwine's Score 91
Media rating 91
Mono-Varietal Tempranillo
Pairings Birds, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Eggs, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Grilled white meats, Meat and vegitables, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted chicken, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Stews, Stuffed Chicken, Vegetables, Vegetables
Taste Light, easy to drink, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion Appetizer, Barbecue, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion
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Value
Balanced and sappy. Great value for money.
Review by (Posted on 29 June 2021)
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