Bodegas LAN D-12 Rioja Crianza 2021

Name: Bodegas LAN D-12 Rioja Crianza
Brand: Bodegas LAN
SKU: BL410B21
Price: 19.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

A vibrant Red wine with ripe red fruit, vanilla, and a hint of spice, perfect with mature cheeses

Spain

Red,Dry

Tempranillo

£19.50

Taxes included.

Bodegas Lan `D-12` Crianza Rioja DOCa, Rioja Alta, Spain, is a still, dry Red wine crafted from 100% Tempranillo grapes. Aged for 12 months in new American and French oak barrels, followed by 10 months in bottle, it undergoes micro-oxygenation and lees stirring for volume and aromatic stability. This wine boasts intense aromas of ripe red fruits like cranberry and cherry, intertwined with vanilla, cinnamon, and cocoa. The palate is enveloped by velvety tannins, revealing toasty notes and a sweet liquorice finish. It pairs beautifully with a range of dishes, from roasted lamb to mature cheeses. This wine is vegan and vegetarian friendly.

75.0CL , 13.5% ABV

The 'D-12' Crianza is a nod to the Rioja tradition of winemakers choosing the best wines to keep for themselves. In Bodegas Lan's case, this was always the wine in the 'D-12' tank. Each harvest, the most promising Tempranillo parcel, is singled out and destined for 'D-12'. Micro-oxygenation and lees stirring take place to give volume and stabilise the aromatic compounds of the Tempranillo, balance the tanning and display a silky mouthfeel. The wine was aged for 12 months in new American oak barrels (70%) and in new French oak barrels (30%). The final blend was then assembled and the wine was aged for a further 10 months in bottle before release.

This dry red Rioja Crianza offers an intense aromatic profile of ripe red fruits like cranberry and cherry, complemented by notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of cocoa from oak ageing. On the palate, it reveals velvety tannins, toasty undertones, and a sweet liquorice finish, creating a rich and complex experience.