LA PERLA CRIANZA
RIOJA ALta, SPAIN
VARIETALS: 90% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano
VINEYARD: Llanoluengo (40 year old vines). Calcareous soils with some clay. 2231 ft altitude.
FARMING PRACTICES: Traditional, mostly organic.
WINEMAKING: Traditional. Sulfites under 55 mg/L.
AGING: 12 months in American and French oak followed by an additional 12 months in bottle.
TASTING NOTES: A bright cherry red in the glass with complex ripe fruit aromas and hints of balsamic and toast. Full bodied with a tannic sweet finish.
FOOD PAIRING: Cheeses, grilled meats and tomato based dishes