Dinastia Vivanco
Crianza 2008
- 100% Tempranillo
Vineyards:
Various vineyards located throughout Rioja Alta are dedicated to the production of this wine. At altitudes of more than 500 meters above sea level, the soils are mostly ferrous clay and marl. Trained using the bush and wire methods, the vineyards have a planting density of 3000-3600 vines/hectare.
Winemaking:
A manual harvest was carried out in October using small crates which were then stored in cooling chambers for a minimum of 30 hours. Alcoholic fermentation followed in small French oak vats at 26-28°C for 13 days and maceration lasted 6 days. Each vineyard location was fermented separately. Malolactic fermentation occurred in large French oak vats. Aging took place in French and American oak barriques that range in age from 2-5 years for 16 months, plus an additional 6 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes:
The bouquet consists of mature red berries, with hints of smoke, vanilla, and spice. Well-structured in the mouth, this Crianza is expressive and meaty and possesses a good balance of red fruit and toasted flavors. The tannins are mature and lead to an elegant, long finish. While this wine can be enjoyed now, it will also keep for 5-10 years.
Food Pairings:
Ideal and versatile pairing for a wide variety of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Fact Sheet
Shelf Talker
Wine Spectator - 90pts "Top 100 of 2011"
Wine Advocate
The 2008 Dinastia Vivanco Crianza is made from 100% Tempranillo and aged for 16 months in French and American oak. Balsam wood, tobacco, cinnamon, clove, violets, and black fruit aromas lead to a ripe, sweetly-fruited, nicely proportioned Crianza that is likely to blossom for another 1-2 years and drink well through 2020. -J. Miller, June [...]
Wine Spectator
Velvety and voluptuous, this generous red delivers plum, blackberry, chocolate and toast flavors, with broad, soft tannins and just enough acidity to stay lively. This finish is graceful. Drink now through 2016. SPECTATOR SELECTION: SMART BUY. -T. Matthews, October 31, 2011 #59 – THE TOP 100 OF 2011 100 OUTSTANDING VALUES OF 2011
