Description
Red wineWine of SpainShare this fruity and fresh Spanish red wine with friends over a vegetable lasagne dinner or if you prefer a light bite, enjoy with a few charcuterie nibbles. Won Double Gold at New York International Wine Competition 2020 & Won Silver in The Drinks Business Global Masters Rioja 2020 The most vibrant expression of Garnacha. This bright, liveky wine offers vibrant red fruit (strawberries, raspberries and cherries) with hints of flowers & sweet spices. Intense – 3 Complex – 3 Fruity – 4Type of Closure: Natural CorkCurrent Vintage: 2020
Producer: Bodegas Campo Viejo
Grape Variety: Garnacha
Winemaker: Elena Adell
Agent: Pernod Ricard
Vinification Details: Grapes are fermented in vats at a controlled temperature of around 25ºC. Maceration with skins for approximately 12 days to deliver the colour of the wine. The wine then spends 4 months in French oak barrels before rounding off its ageing in the bottle.
History: Campo Viejo’s dedication to Spanish winemaking since 1959, alongside the most advanced winemaking techniques available, allows the winemaking team to create modern twists on traditional methods. The winery delivers progressive styles of Rioja that satisfies today’s discerning modern palates and is perfect for sharing with friends. Campo Viejo is the number 1 Rioja in the world and the number 1 premium Spanish wine in the UK.
Regional Information: Undoubtedly one of the best wineries in the world, Campo Viejo is located right in the heart of Rioja, Northern Spain, and is one of the leading wineries in sustainability and innovation. 100% of its electricity comes from renewable sources, and it’s the first winery to be certified by Wineries for Climate Protection. Campo Viejo is committed to reduce its carbon footprint by implementing initiatives such as reducing the bottle-weight which has resulted in 30% less carbon emissions, careful water management (average water used to produce a single bottle of Campo Viejo is 0.80L as compared to the Spanish average of 2.25L) and protecting the biodiversity amongst other projects.
Alcohol By Volume: 14
Units: 10.5
Tasting Notes: A fruit-driven Garnacha with intense nose and a silky palate
Serving Suggestion: Pairs perfectly with grilled vegetables, lasagne, pizza, frittatas or charcuterie
Statutory/Years: 18
