Royal Rioja Crianza 2019
Royal Rioja Crianza 2019 is a dry, full-bodied red from Tempranillo (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.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azabache Rioja Crianza | £11.95 | |||
| CVNE (Cune) Seleccion Sumiller Rioja Crianza | £13.25 | |||
| Rioja Vega Crianza, Rioja 2022 Rioja Vega · Rioja | £14.40 | |||
| Ontanon Rioja Crianza 2022 Familia Ontanon · Rioja | £15.69 |
Bodegas Franco-Españolas was founded by Frederick Anglade Saurat, a native of Bordeaux, in 1890, at a time when the French came to the region to replace their vineyards devastated by phylloxera. In 1920, fifteen years after Anglade’s death, the French sold their shares and the winery became wholly Spanish. This Rioja is made from Tempranillo grapes sourced from the three sub-regions of Rioja; Rioja Alta, Alavesa and Oriental. The wine is matured in American and French oak barrels of medium-toast for a minimum of 14 months, followed by 6 months in bottle. Cherry red in colour with a ruby rim. Red fruit notes with hints of liquorice and a subtle smoky undertone. Fresh and balanced on the palate, with lingering aromas of fruit and spice on the long finish. Bodegas Franco Espanolas