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Carravacas de Primicia Reserva Rioja 2011
Rioja DOCa
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- Bronze, Sunday Times Wine Club Vintage Festival, 2019
This Rioja Reserva always impresses us with its seductive, rich flavours and complexity, even more so in the ‘excellent’ 2011 vintage. It’s all hand picked Tempranillo from a special Alavesa vineyard – luscious, layered berry fruit and oaky length.
This Rioja Reserva always impresses us with its seductive, rich flavours and complexity, even more so in the ‘excellent’ 2011 vintage. It’s all hand picked Tempranillo from a special Alavesa vineyard – luscious, layered berry fruit and oaky length.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Structured and ample; ripe berry and complex vanilla spices
Aroma
Cocoa, vanilla, spices and red berries
More information
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Red - Medium Bodied
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Deep red core; brick red rim
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Vegetarian
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14.0% ABV
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10.5 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2020
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Vegan
Casa Primicia is one of the oldest buildings in Rioja Alavesa – in the 15th century it was where the Church collected tithes. In 1985 the Madrid brothers bought it and converted it into a winery. A host of prestigious awards soon followed, including the ‘Grand Prix d’Honneur’ at Vinexpo in Bordeaux. Grapes for this wine come from a beautiful 40 year old vineyard and a vintage officially declared ‘excellent’. It was crafted by Fernando Domingo (who trained under great oenologist Don Manuel Ruiz Hernández) and aged in American and French oak barrels for 18 months to obtain the perfect balance of subtle spice and deep fruit. A superb Rioja Reserva with red berry notes, cocoa, vanilla and toasty oak. Excellent with tapas, lamb or rice dishes.
For the 2010 vintage
