LA QUINTA CRUZ

 GRAPE: Mazuelo

APPELLATION: Rioja DOCa

VINIFICATION: 
The grapes were picked  by hand and transportes in small crates to the sorting table. Alcoholic fermentation in a small stainless tank at a controlled temperature of 24-25ºC, with little pumping over.

TASTING NOTES:

On the nose it is clean, floral and very expressive of the variety. On the palate it has a medium body, easy palate, good balance, very fine tannins and a long finish.

FOOD PAIRING:

It combines perfectly with main dishes such as stews, grilled and roasted red meats.

RATINGS HISTORY:

   

  • 98 points by Tim Atkin, vntg 2021, vntg 2020.
  • 94 Points by Robert Parker (Wine Advocate), vntg 2019, vntg 2018.

Tech Sheet:

PRODUCER: Briones, in the heart of the Rioja Alta, gathered all the conditions I was looking for: old steep vineyards of Tempranillo grapes, chalky soil and a climate showing a marked Atlantic influence. Declared a town of historic artistic merit, Briones is where we decided to site our bodega.

Now as one of the smallest wineries in Spain, our wines are among the most prestigious in the country.