Ares Crianza
75 cl
100% Tempranillo that is aged in French oak for 12 months. Used as a banquet wine in the Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Spain.
- €16.99
100% Tempranillo that is aged in French oak for 12 months. Used as a banquet wine in the Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Spain.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Mellow aromas of stewed plums, damsons, blueberry muffins and blackcurrant |
| Palate | Dry with firm, dusty tannins and well balanced acidity. Medium bodied and well developed with fruit flavours of blackberries, plums, black cherries and some nice leathery/ chocolatey notes. |
| Colour | Purple with a plummy-hued rim |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | 100% Tempranillo |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Style | Medium Bodied, Dry |
| Estate/Producer | Dios Ares |
| Country | Spain |
| Region/AOC | Rioja |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Making Techniques | Aged in French oak for 12 Months |
| Closure | Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | This is drinking really well right now, it's pretty much at its peak |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Penin Guide | 93 Points |
| Robert Parker | 90 Points. ‘The Ares Crianza 2011 is an aromatic wine, floral with notes of violet, liquorice and ripe cherry. The palate is smooth with crisp flavours, integrated wood and some smokey notes, good acidity and a very pleasant finish dominated by aromas of violets. Superb!’ |