COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha
PRODUCER
Orube
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Orube Karl Fredrik Rioja Crianza 2018 is a red wine from the Rioja DOCa region of Spain. It is a collaborative bottling with Swedish personality Karl Fredrik Gustafsson, intended to complement autumn cuisine. Bodegas Orube, established in 1937 and located in Rioja Alavesa, emphasizes environmental respect and minimal intervention in its winemaking. The winery is part of the Ferrer Wines project, which has a long-standing tradition in wine since 1861, focusing on high-quality wines that reflect regional characteristics. The wine's distinctive character is influenced by the unique climate and clay-limestone soils of the Rioja Alavesa region. The 2018 vintage has received recognition, including medals from the International Wine Challenge and Sommeliers Choice Awards.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Collaboration with Swedish personality Karl Fredrik Gustafsson.
Fact 02
Designed to pair with hearty autumn dishes.
Fact 03
Orube winery has been producing wine since 1937.
Fact 04
Rioja Alavesa's unique climate influences the wine's character.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Orube Karl Fredrik Rioja Crianza 2018 is produced from Tempranillo, Graciano, and Garnacha grapes. Each variety is vinified and matured separately for 12 months in different types of oak barrels. Following this period, the best barrels are selected for the final assemblage. Bodegas Orube's winemaking approach emphasizes environmental respect and minimal intervention, aiming to capture the authentic characteristics of the Rioja Alavesa region.
