COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Bodegas y Viñedos de Gómez Cruzado, S.A.
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pancrudo Viñedos de Gómez Cruzado is a single-vineyard red wine from Rioja DOCa, produced by Bodegas y Viñedos de Gómez Cruzado, S.A. The wine originates from 80-year-old, untrellised bush vines situated on north-facing slopes at an elevation of 650 meters. This single-vineyard selection emphasizes a terroir-driven approach, reminiscent of Rioja's historical winemaking practices before phylloxera. The producer, based in Haro, Rioja, adheres to ecological principles in their viticulture, aiming to capture the distinct character of each vineyard plot.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€59
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines are 80 years old and grown as untrellised bush vines.
Fact 02
Vineyard is north-facing at 650 meters elevation.
Fact 03
Single-vineyard selection, a nod to historical Rioja practices.
Fact 04
Limited production, with only 600 bottles for the Swedish market in 2021.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Pancrudo Viñedos de Gómez Cruzado is a single-vineyard wine, a deliberate choice by Bodegas y Viñedos de Gómez Cruzado, S.A. to highlight the unique characteristics of a specific plot. The producer works according to ecological principles in their viticulture. While specific details regarding fermentation vessels, temperatures, yeast types, and aging duration for the Pancrudo 2021 are not provided, the winery's broader philosophy emphasizes allowing individual vineyards to express their distinct terroir. The 80-year-old vines are cultivated as untrellised bush vines on north-facing slopes at 650 meters elevation, contributing to the wine's specific profile.
