Marques De La Concordia Crianza

100% Tempranillo BRAND & PRODUCT Marqués de la Concordia Crianza can be considered as the more gastronomic version of Rioja Santiago, ideally sold by the glass and for food pairing in on trade. Appreciated by consumers who favour a solid aged wine. Nevertheless the overall style is characterized as fruit driven and recognized as a modern Rioja. WINEMAKING The crop comes from selected slopes with vines of an average age of 20 years. The vine´s roots have grown deep into the calcareous clay soil, which allows for slow maturation and conceives persistence and depth. The temperature controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel deposits at a maximum temperature of 26Cº. By frequent transfers the mash extraction gets intensified. The wine is aged in new American Oak Casks (225L) during twelve Months for integration and rounding up of already velvety tannins. TASTING NOTES Intense colour depth, cherry-red. Intense aroma of red fruits, blackberry, spicy liquorish and balsamic and rosewood notes. On the palate meaty, well structured, balanced alcohol and acidity, primarily flavours of red crisp fruit, liquorish and eucalyptus, vanilla and toasted notes integrated with sweet and velvety tannins. FOODPAIRING & SERVICE TEMPERATURE Substantial stews, Entrecote, mellow beef steaks, Lamb and pork, cured cheese e.g. Hacienda Zorita sheep's milk cheese (Salamanca), Manchego (Castilla la Mancha) and a Iberico Jamón.