Description
Red wine
Award-winning Rioja, perfect for dinner parties as well as for everyday
Wine in Moderation – Choose, Share, Care
Wine of Spain
This rich and fruity wine from Rioja is perfect with pasta, poultry and fresh light cheeses, grilled chicken, small bites (light cheese, grilled vegetables).Won Silver at New York International Wine Competition 2020 & Won Gold at the San Francisco International Wine Competition 2020The signature red cherry of Tempranillo wine. Rich aromas bursting with notes of red fruit balanced with hints of vanilla & spices. Enjoy with good food & friends.Intense – 3
Comples – 2
Fruity – 3
Type of Closure: Natural Cork
Current Vintage: 2019
Producer: Bodegas Campo Viejo
Grape Variety: Tempranillo
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 American oak casks 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: 13.5
Units: 10.1
Tasting Notes: The most vibrant expression of Tempranillo, showing ripe red fruit characteristics and a slight vanilla and spice character from four months in American oak
Serving Suggestion: Pairs perfectly with everyday dishes such as Spaghetti Bolognese, roast chicken, burgers, grilled vegetables, light cheeses or frittatas
Statutory/Years: 18
