Viña Salceda Rioja
Crianza 2007
Viticultural area • D. O. Ca. Rioja Crianza
Lenght of vegetative cycle • Longer than usual
Lenght of vegetative cycle • Longer than usual
Yield • Average - low
Harvest period • Slightly delayed
Climate • Mild and dry winter, hot and humid spring, mild and dry summer, cool and variable autumn
Grape varieties • Mainly Tempranillo, with a touch of Mazuelo and Graciano
Ageing • 15 months in american oak barrels
Alcohol content • 13,5% Vol.
Ageing • 15 months in american oak barrels
Alcohol content • 13,5% Vol.
Characteristics of the Wine
Colour • Rather intense. Cherry red, young.
Nose • Intense and complex. Black fruits -black cherry, plum-, floral hints. Notes of fine oak, spices.
Palate • Full attack. Equilibrated evolution, with volume. Integrated tannins. Persistent. Aftertaste of black fruits and spices -black pepper.