Valdepalacios Rioja Crianza 2021
The Tasting Notes
The nose is layered and expressive, offering a mix of ripe fruit and gentle spice.
On the palate, it’s structured yet smooth, with refined tannins and a satisfying depth of flavour.
Details
Valdepalacios Rioja Crianza is a standout newcomer from the esteemed Bodegas Leza García in Rioja. This carefully crafted blend features 85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, and 5% Mazuelo. Aged for a full year in a mix of American and French oak, followed by six months of bottle maturation, it delivers a beautifully balanced interplay of fruit and subtle oak influence.
In the glass, it shines with a deep cherry-red colour. The nose is layered and expressive, offering a mix of ripe fruit and gentle spice. On the palate, it’s structured yet smooth, with refined tannins and a satisfying depth of flavour.