Type | Wine |
---|---|
Wine Colour | Red |
ABV | 13.5% |
Storage Instructions | This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 1 year |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Country of Origin | Spain |
Region | Rioja |
Grape Variety | Tempranillo |
Producer | Campo Viejo |
Winemaker | Elena Adell |
Vinification | Grapes are fermented in vats at a controlled temperature of around 25ºC. Maceration with skins for approximately 12 days to deliver the colour of the wine. The wine then spends 4 months in American oak casks before rounding off its ageing in the bottle. |
History | Campo Viejo's dedication to authentic Rioja winemaking, alongside the most advanced winemaking techniques available, has allowed us to create modern twists on traditional methods to deliver progressive styles of Rioja that appeal to today's discerning palates. |
Regional Information | Undoubtedly one of the best wineries in the world, Bodegas Campo Viejo - located right in the heart of La Rioja, Northern Spain - we were the first Spanish winery to certify our carbon footprint to the ISO-14064 standard. At Campo Viejo we live by our Environment and Sustainability programme, which we first started over 10 years ago. |
This rich and fruity wine from Rioja is perfect with pasta, poultry and fresh light cheeses, grilled chicken, small bites (light cheese, grilled vegetables).
The 2013 vintage won a Bronze Medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015 and at the Decanter World Wine Awards in 2015.
Bodegas Campo Viejo,
Fuenmayor,
España,
N.R.E. 90 LO.
Michael J Petty
Fort Lauderdale, FL. Delays aren’t good, I am a nervous person and it didn’t help me. Coupled with the poor customer service but I am delighted i got my pack today 6 days late.