COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Merlot
PRODUCER
Bodegas Lopez Cristobal
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bodegas Lopez Cristobal is a family winery established in 1994 by Santiago López and Lola Cristóbal, fulfilling a generational aspiration. The estate leverages its own vineyards in the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. The name 'Lopez Cristobal' is a fusion of the founders' surnames. The vineyards are situated at a high altitude, contributing to the wine's character. The 2016 vintage is noted for its ripe acidity and firm tannins.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery name combines the surnames of the founding couple, Santiago López and Lola Cristóbal.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated at approximately 790 meters (2,600 ft) elevation.
Fact 03
The wine is a blend of primarily Tempranillo with a small percentage of Merlot.
Fact 04
The 2016 vintage received a 91-point rating from Guía Peñín.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Lopez Cristobal Crianza begins with hand-harvested grapes, selected on a table. Fermentation takes place at 28°C. The wine is then aged for 12 months in oak barrels, a mix of 80% French and 20% American oak. Following barrel aging, it spends another 12 months in bottle before release. The producer utilizes sustainable farming practices.
