Rioja Crianza Señorio De Librares 2022

The Rioja Crianza Señorio de Librares is characterized as a fruity and spicy red wine, quality derived from the grape varieties present in the blend and the long aging in oak. Located in the small village of El Villar de Arnedo, within the Rioja Baja area, the winery Señorio de Librares is run by sisters Clara and Patricia Espinosa, the last of a long line of excellent winemakers and wine producers. In fact, the sisters' great-great-grandfather, Pedro Espinosa, was awarded a gold medal for his wines at the 1878 Exposition Universelle in Paris.

The Crianza Señorio de Librares Rioja originates from a blend of Tempranillo (90%) and Garnacha Tinta (10%) grapes, cultivated using sustainable practices inspired by organic farming. Following the harvest, the grapes are transferred to the winery and vinified in red through controlled temperature alcoholic fermentation lasting about 10-15 days, followed by the complete development of malolactic fermentation. The subsequent aging period lasts for 12 months and takes place in a combination of French and American oak barrels.

To the eye, the Rioja Crianza from the winery Señorio de Librares reveals a dark and intense garnet red color. The aromatic range unfolds with enticing aromas of red fruits in jam and tobacco, and sweet notes of vanilla and coconut. Balanced and harmonious is the impact on the palate, with a full and enveloping progression that rests on velvety tannins, with an intense finish that insists on persistent fruity and spicy sensations consistent with the nose. The producer's advice is to pair this Rioja Crianza with medium and long-aged cheeses, grilled sausages, marinated or grilled meats, and even with main courses based on fatty and flavorful fish.