COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda, Malbec, Syrah
PRODUCER
La Riojana
REGION
La Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Fair & Square Smart AR red wine is produced by La Riojana, Argentina's largest wine cooperative, established in 1940. The grapes are sourced from the high-altitude Famatina Valley in the La Rioja province. La Riojana is committed to Fairtrade and organic practices, aiming to improve the lives of its growers and the local community. The unique climate of the Famatina Valley, characterized by its altitude and diurnal temperature variations, contributes to the wine's balance and flavor intensity. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda, Malbec, and Syrah, with an ABV of 13%.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
La Riojana is Argentina's largest wine cooperative.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated at an impressive 1,000 to 1,300 meters altitude.
Fact 03
The wine is certified Fairtrade and organic.
Fact 04
Grapes are hand-harvested in the cool early morning hours.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for this red wine are fermented and macerated in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately three months in contact with French and American oak staves. The vineyards are situated at high altitudes, and grapes are hand-harvested in the early morning to maintain quality. La Riojana employs organic and Fairtrade farming practices.
