COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano
PRODUCER
Bodegas La Catedral
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Rivallana Crianza is a red wine from Bodegas La Catedral, produced in the prestigious DOCa Rioja region of Spain. The 2022 vintage, rated 'Very Good', benefited from warm, dry conditions that concentrated the fruit. The wine is primarily made from Tempranillo, with contributions from Mazuelo and Graciano. It undergoes 12 months of aging in a combination of American and French oak barrels. The vineyard's unique shallow, clay-based soils with iron and chalk content encourage deep root systems, contributing to the wine's character. This Crianza represents a classic Rioja style, recognized with accolades such as a Gold Medal at the Berlin Wine Trophy and 90 points from the International Wine Challenge.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 2022 vintage in Rioja was rated 'Very Good' despite challenging dry and hot conditions.
Fact 02
The wine is aged for 12 months in a mix of American and French oak barrels.
Fact 03
The vineyard soils are shallow (30-35 cm) and clay-based with iron and chalk.
Fact 04
Rivallana Crianza has earned multiple awards, including a Gold Medal at the Berlin Wine Trophy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Rivallana Crianza is produced using selected yeasts for fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures (28-30°C). Following fermentation, the wine undergoes 12 months of aging in a mix of American and French oak barrels. The grapes are sourced from vineyards with shallow, clay-based soils rich in iron and chalk. The 2022 vintage was marked by hot, dry weather, resulting in concentrated fruit. The wine is a classic Crianza, adhering to the traditional aging requirements for this designation in Rioja.
