In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, plum, vanilla, dried herb

Palate: juicy red fruit, soft spice, supple tannin

A bright, modern Crianza: juicy Tempranillo with gentle oak, a reliable everyday Alavesa Rioja and a strong value pick.

What it pairs with

  • Pintxos de autor Find pintxos de autor on TableJourney →
    A juicy Crianza is the all-rounder for a pintxo bar.
  • Chorizo a la sidra
    Cider-braised chorizo and the bright fruit align.
  • Grilled lamb chops
    Simple grilled lamb meets the soft spice.

History

The Crianza is the estate's everyday red, a modern, fruit-forward Alavesa Rioja.

  1. 1970 — Bodega founded at Villabuena

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Luis Canas
Grapes
Tempranillo (95%), Graciano (5%)
Classification
DOCa Rioja
Oak
Around 12 months in French and American oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 10 to 16 at retail
Drinking window
2 to 8 from vintage
First vintage
1970

Scores

  • Tim Atkin 89 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

dry graciano high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood fruity occasion picnic occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with pork pairs with red meat price everyday still red tempranillo value pick
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