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Predilecto - 2023
Predilecto - 2023
Predilecto - 2023
Predilecto - 2023
Predilecto - 2023

Predilecto - 2023

Red
750ml
PRODUCT SKU: SP163-23
Description

This wine revives Predilecto, another historic brand of Gomez Cruzado. It offers a unique opportunity to savor the essence of the Sonsierra and Najerilla vineyards without the influence of oak. The aim is ...

This wine revives Predilecto, another historic brand of Gomez Cruzado. It offers a unique opportunity to savor the essence of the Sonsierra and Najerilla vineyards without the influence of oak. The aim is to reclaim the traditional Rioja style predating the introduction of oak by French winemakers. Unlike carbonic maceration, this wine embodies pure, clean fruit flavors with a refreshing quality. Despite its youth, it remains elegant and intriguing.

Brand
Gomez Cruzado
Varietal
65% Garnacha, 35% Tempranillo
Sub region
Rioja Alta
Region
Rioja
Alcohol
14.0%
Climate
More continental with some Atlantic influence
Color
Red
Size
750ml

More information

Soil
Tempranillo grown on whitish limestone soils chararacteristisc of the Seirara Cantabria, and Garnacha grown on ferrous clay soils, reddish, in color, with a high iron content
Fermentation
Tempranillo and Granacha are feremnted separately, 100% desemmed, but without crushing. Cold fermentation with native yeast and a short maceration.
Elevage
The two wines are blended and mature in concrete for 5 months.
Harvest technique
Manual Harvest
Winemaker name
Juan Bautista
Scores
92RP (2021 vintage)
Total production
37,000 bottles