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Eguren Ugarte - Crianza Rioja 2020

Producer
Eguren Ugarte
Blend
8% Garnacha
92% Tempranillo
Country
Spain
Region
Rioja
UPC
0 15643 23872 7
Vegan
Red Wine
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9218-20
Product Ratings
James Suckling 90pt

Spiced cherries, strawberries, stones and potpourri on the nose follow through to an elegant, medium-bodied palate with firm, lightly chewy tannins. Give it a year or two to let it soften and extend more into the finish.

by James Suckling, 2023

Description

The Eguren family has been directly linked to vine growing since 1870. Today’s fifty & sixth generation of the family carry on the philosophy and history of the winery as embodied by their founder Vitorino Eguren Ugarte and his wife Mercedes Cendoya. This family winery has managed to maintain the traditions of winemaking, as well as the incorporation of all the latest growing and wine-making techniques, resulting in exceptional wines that have won major national and international awards.

MISC

Vineyards:
Name: El Monte, Poyoto; Cascajo de San Blas.
Year of planting: 1970.
Kilograms/hectare: 5.400. Analysis: Total Acidity: 4.95.
Free Sulfurous Acid: 26.
UV Index: 52.
Volatile Acidity: 0.52.
Residual Sugar: 1.7.
Colour Intensity: 7.5.
Malic Acid: 0.1.

Vinification

Alcoholic Fermentation: 5 days.
Maceration: 20 days.
Maximum Temp.: 30°C
Over pumpings: 3/ day.
Malolactic Fermentation: In vat.

Tasting notes

Nose: Mature fruit dominates in an incipient bouquet which captures the aging and a slight toasty aroma.
Palate: Soft tannin makes it more palatable in spite of its young age. Long, excellent aromatic aftertaste.

Ageing

Barrel: 15 months.
Rackings: 2.
Bottle: 6 months.