Rioja: Bodegas Altanza
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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2021 to 2030.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Atkin reviewed 2022 | 2018 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, plum, dried herb, light spice
Palate: juicy red fruit, supple tannin, fresh, savoury
A foot-trodden Tempranillo from the traditional rock-cut calado cellars at San Asensio: juicy, fresh and savoury, made the old artisanal way.
What it pairs with
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Pintxos de autor
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A juicy artisanal red for a varied pintxo bar. -
Chorizo a la sidra
Cider-braised chorizo and the bright fruit align. -
Grilled lamb chops
Simple grilled lamb meets the supple tannin.
How to serve Lecea Corazon de Lago
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pintxos de autor, Chorizo a la sidra, Grilled lamb chops. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Corazon de Lago is the grower's foot-trodden Tempranillo made in the traditional calado cellars.
- 1962: Lecea family bodega established at San Asensio
- 2005: Corazon de Lago bottled from the calado cellars
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Lecea · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tempranillo (100%)
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja
- Oak
- Foot-trodden and aged in the rock-cut calado cellar with some oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Lecea Corazon de Lago
What does Lecea Corazon de Lago taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, plum, dried herb, light spice. On the palate, juicy red fruit, supple tannin, fresh, savoury. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A foot-trodden Tempranillo from the traditional rock-cut calado cellars at San Asensio: juicy, fresh and savoury, made the old artisanal way.
When should I drink Lecea Corazon de Lago?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Lecea Corazon de Lago?
Pintxos de autor is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chorizo a la sidra and Grilled lamb chops. A juicy artisanal red for a varied pintxo bar.
Is Lecea Corazon de Lago vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Lecea Corazon de Lago?
The blend is Tempranillo (100%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.
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