COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Garnacha
PRODUCER
Gomez Cruzado
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Gomez Cruzado Vendimia Seleccionada is a red wine from Rioja, Spain, produced by Gomez Cruzado. The wine is a blend of 50% Tempranillo and 50% Garnacha, sourced from vineyards in Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alta. The winery, founded in 1886 and acquired by the Baños family in 2004, emphasizes traditional Rioja winemaking with a focus on finesse. The 2018 vintage benefited from a balanced growing season, contributing to the wine's character. The vineyards are situated at high altitudes, with Tempranillo grown on chalky-clay soils and Garnacha on iron-rich clay soils.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are hand-harvested and sorted for quality.
Fact 02
Vineyards are located at an average altitude of 600 meters.
Fact 03
Only 20% of the wine sees new French oak.
Fact 04
Annual production is under 200,000 bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Gomez Cruzado Vendimia Seleccionada begins with a 3-day cold maceration. Alcohol fermentation occurs at low temperatures in conical steel tanks, with daily pump-overs and rack-and-return (delestage) techniques used for extraction. Following fermentation, 5 months of aging are carried out, with only 20% of the wine maturing in new French oak barrels. The remaining portion is aged in concrete tanks with lees. Grapes are sourced from 30-year-old vines and are hand-harvested and sorted.
