This Condado de Haza Crianza Ribera del Duero is a bold, velvety red wine from the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. It has intense aromas of ripe red fruit, chocolate and spice, with subtle hints of smoke and leather. On the palate, it is full-bodied and creamy, with a balanced acidity and a long, elegant finish. The tannins are firm and well-rounded, with a pleasant mineral character. The wine is a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats and rich, savory dishes. Enjoy now or cellar for up to five years.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Condado de Haza Crianza Ribera del Duero 2015 is a vibrant and complex red wine that showcases the power and finesse of Ribera del Duero.On the nose, aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry and notes of cedar and pepper. On the palate, the flavors are rich and concentrated, with dark-fruit flavors balanced by firm tannins, subtle oak, and a long and flavorful finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2035
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Tempranillo
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Condado de Haza
Region: Castilla y León
Castilla y Léon is one of Spain's largest and most important wine regions, located in the northern half of the Iberian Peninsula. It is a region rich in viticultural history and with a continental climate.
Castilla y Léon has a long and storied history of winemaking, with the first vines being planted by the Romans in the 1st century BC. The region has been producing wine ever since, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in Spain