
"Lots of red fruits, a little bit of spice in the background...a great all-round wine from Rioja."
Norrel Robertson - Master of Wine
Anciano Rioja No.3

"Lots of red fruits, a little bit of spice in the background...a great all-round wine from Rioja."
Norrel Robertson - Master of Wine
Anciano Rioja comes from leading producer Criadores de Rioja located near Logroño, at the heart of Rioja Alta. The winery belongs to a family with one of the longest traditions in Rioja winemaking and our winemaker has access to some of the finest wines in the region. CVC (“conjunto de varias cosechas”) is a multi-vintage blend in Rioja which offers great value and includes oak matured elements.
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: NV
DO: Rioja – Spain
Winemaker: Azucena Hervella
Winery: Criadores de Rioja
Mature vines are grown in premium high altitude (300-500m) vineyards on gravel and sandy soils in the Rioja Alta sub-region, near Logroño. Hand-harvested when perfectly ripe in September. Top-class grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks with the temperature controlled at 28-30°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 6 months in American oak barrels. This results in the perfect balance of fruit and light vanilla spice flavours.
Bright ruby red wine. Ripe wild berry and cherry fruit aromas with sweet herbs and hints of spice. Beautifully smooth and silky, fresh and fruity, with rounded tannins. A touch of vanilla leads to a lingering finish. Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
A great accompaniment to grilled vegetables, red meats and poultry, rice and pasta dishes.
Varietal: 100% Tempranillo
Alc: 13%
RS: 1.6 g/L
PH: 3.6
Malolactic: Yes
Bronze Medal – Decanter World Wine Awards 2022