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Awarded 94 Points By Wine Enthusiast
Awarded an outstanding 94 Points by Wine Enthusiast, this beautifully mature 2019 Castillo de Logroño Crianza is one of the most exciting Riojas we've secured in years.
Listed at £19.99, reserve today with just a £1 per bottle deposit and enjoy from just £11.99 per bottle on dispatch later this month.
The Masters of Modern Rioja
Few wineries understand Rioja quite like Finca Manzanos. With six generations of winemaking behind them, the Fernández de Manzanos family have built a reputation for producing wines that respect Rioja's traditions while embracing the precision and quality demanded by modern winemaking.
Under the guidance of head winemaker Borja Ripa, every wine begins with meticulous fruit selection before being given the time it needs to express its full potential. It's a philosophy built on patience rather than shortcuts - and one that's perfectly illustrated by this beautifully mature 2019 Crianza.
Aged for 12 months in premium oak barrels before spending a further seven years quietly maturing in bottle, it represents Rioja at its most refined: elegant, beautifully balanced and effortlessly drinkable.
Not All Rioja is Created Equal
Awarded an outstanding 94 Points by acclaimed Wine Enthusiast critic Mike DeSimone, this beautifully mature Rioja showcases exactly why Castillo de Logroño sits among the elite. Eight years of careful maturation have transformed it into a wonderfully poised, expressive wine with remarkable depth, complexity and balance.
Lifted aromas of black cherry, caramel and fragrant marjoram give way to sumptuous layers of blackberry compote, cocoa butter, delicate rose petal and savoury dried herbs. Twelve months in premium oak barrels, followed by a further seven years in bottle, have allowed every element to knit seamlessly together, while vibrant acidity keeps the finish beautifully fresh and refined.
Whether you're pouring it alongside a perfectly chargrilled steak, roast lamb, mushroom risotto or a generous wedge of aged Manchego, this is Rioja at its absolute best - rich, elegant and effortlessly drinkable today, with plenty of life still ahead of it.