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Honorable - 2019
Honorable - 2019
Honorable - 2019
Honorable - 2019
Honorable - 2019
Honorable - 2019
Honorable - 2019
Gomez Cruzado

Honorable - 2019

Red
750ml
6 - pack
PRODUCT SKU: SP164-19

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Description

Another longstanding brand, dating back to 1915, stands out as one of the most traditional. This wine, darker in hue, exudes aromas of cassis and herbs, boasting enhanced structure from aging for 18 months...

Another longstanding brand, dating back to 1915, stands out as one of the most traditional. This wine, darker in hue, exudes aromas of cassis and herbs, boasting enhanced structure from aging for 18 months in a blend of 80% French and 20% American oak barrels.
Brand
Gomez Cruzado
Varietal
80% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano, 5% other grapes
Sub region
Rioja Alta
Region
Rioja
Alcohol
14.5%
Climate
More continental with some Atlantic influence
Color
Red
Size
750ml
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Fermentation
The grapes from the distinct plots from the different towns are destemmed but not crushed before femrentation in separate tanks, Pumping over and maceration allows for the gentle extraction of tanning.
Elevage
Aged in 225 liter barrels for 18 months, 80% French and 20% American
Harvest technique
Manual in 15kg boxes
Soil
Calcareaus
Winemaker name
Juan Bautista
Scores
93RP (2016 vintage)
Total production
17,000 bottles