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Eguren Ugarte - Crianza Rioja 2021

Producer
Eguren Ugarte
Blend
8% Garnacha
92% Tempranillo
Country
Spain
Region
Rioja
UPC
0 15643 23872 7
Red Wine
Verified Stock
9218-21

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.

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.

Vinification

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

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.

Ageing

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