Javier San Pedro Ortega
Viuda Negra Crianza 2019
Rioja
Sourced from around the famed town of Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa, the Viuda Negra Crianza is a well-defined Tempranillo that demonstrates the remarkable sense of place Javier pulls from all his wines. Jubilant in style, as Javier likes from his Crianza’s, the wine still manages to show a remarkable level of complexity due to 30+ year old vines from higher elevation vineyards.
Vineyard
30+-year-old vineyards from around the town of Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa. Higher elevation and a mix of exposures create a lifted style in the final wine.
Winemaking
100% Tempranillo. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 14 months in mostly used French oak
Vintage Note
A particularly good year, with Wines from Spain calling it “one of the best vintages of the decade”. The year was warm and relatively dry, with slightly reduced yields providing concentration
Tasting Note
Black cherry jumps out in front, with notes of cinnamon and fresh earth following right behind. Firm but not overbearing tannins provide a foundation for the rich flavors in this Crianza.
Color
Red
Grape Varieties
Tempranillo
Appellation
Rioja
Alcohol
15%
Suggested Retail Price
$28
