RIOJA BORDÓN CRIANZA

Grape Varieties: Tempranillo and Garnacha.

Winemaking process: After destemming and light crushing, the selected grapes underwent tumultous fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 9 days at a temperature of 25ºC (This process involves moving the must and the skins daily inside the tank to favor color extraction).

Aging: 12 months in American white oak barriques of medium toast with racking every 6 months for natural clarification.

Tasting Notes: Crimson red with ruby red hues, it displays soft aromas of toasted oak and vanilla. Structured and smooth it showcases a savoury maturity and elegant tannins. Good balance between fruits and spice in its long and elegant finish.

Alcohol content: 13%

Serving temperature: 16/18ºC

Awards

Considered one of the top 6 wines in the on-trade market, Spain

Gold Medal, Spanish Wines for Asia, Hong Kong: 2007

89 points, Wine Spectator, USA: 2008

88 points, Wine Advocate (Robert Parker), USA: 2006

Silver Medal, Berliner Wein Trophy. Germany: 2007

Silver Medal: International Wine Challenge, UK: 2006

Silver Medal. Decanter World Wine Awards. UK: 2005