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Rioja Vega Crianza, Rioja - Half 2022

375 ml Tempranillo 85%, Carignan 5%, Grenache 10% Rioja, Spain 2022

Rioja Vega Crianza, Rioja - Half 2022 is a dry, full-bodied red from Tempranillo, Carignan, Grenache (Rioja, Spain), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with lamb, roast pork, steak, beef stew.

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In stock according to the merchant's own listing
£7.95
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.65
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Tempranillo + Carignan prior
body
4 / 5
full
Tempranillo + Carignan prior · Rioja rule
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Tempranillo + Carignan prior · Rioja rule
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Tempranillo + Carignan prior · Rioja rule
oak
3 / 5
some
Tempranillo + Carignan prior · Rioja rule
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
inferred from Rioja
Origin
Rioja · Rioja · Spain
merchant feed
Grapes
Tempranillo, Carignan, Grenache
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ABV
14%
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
lambroast porksteakbeef stewchilli con carnesausagesbarbecueburgers
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night
inferred
About Tempranillo
Typical aromas: red plum, strawberry, cherry, dried fig. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Tempranillo · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
full · 4/5
Tannin
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Acidity
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Oak
noneheavy
noticeable · 4/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

The winery at Rioja Vega was overhauled in 2001 and their wines have surged forward. From Tempranillo with a little Mazuelo and Garnacha, this smooth, soft, richly-fruited red, has spice and vanilla from 12 months in American oak.

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