Campo Viejo The Red Blend is a delightful wine crafted by Campo Viejo, a renowned producer in the Rioja appellation of Spain. This wine combines the best grape varieties from the region to create a harmonious and flavorful blend. The grapes are sourced from vineyards with a combination of different soil types and elevations, adding complexity to the final product. Campo Viejo utilizes modern winemaking techniques, including gentle extraction and aging in oak barrels, to enhance the wine's depth and structure. The Red Blend showcases a vibrant and approachable style, with fruit-forward flavors, well-integrated tannins, and a smooth, lingering finish. It is a testament to the winery's dedication to producing accessible and enjoyable Rioja wines.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Campo Viejo The Red Blend is a full-bodied, smooth blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes from Spain’s Rioja region.With aromas of ripe blackberry and blueberry, it is well-balanced and velvety on the palate, with subtle hints of spices, vanilla, and oak. The finish is long and lingering. Enjoy this robust red with roasted meats, grilled vegetables, and hard cheeses.
EXPERT RATING
3.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2028
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Tempranillo
Garnacha
ORIGINS
Winery: Campo Viejo
Region: Rioja
Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region, located in the north of the country in the autonomous community of La Rioja. It is bordered by the Basque Country, Navarra and Aragón, and is home to some of the country's most iconic wines.
Rioja has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Roman Empire. The region was officially founded in 1925, and is now one of the most famous and respected wine regions in the world.