Lopez Cristobal Crianza
75cl
/
14.5% Vol
A great value Crianza from Ribera Del Duero, with an incredible fruity character. The family-run estate uses sustainable methods and all harvesting is done completely by hand. The palate is ripe, complex, and rich in nuances. Broad and balanced, fleshy, ripe sweet tannins, toasted wood, tasty and persistent. Sumptuous and elegant.
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Lopez Cristobal Crianza
€31.00
Ex Tax: €25.20
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose is filled with aromas of red fruits, currant, blackberry, and raspberry, with a hint of balsamic vinegar
Palate
The palate is ripe, complex, and rich in nuances. Broad and balanced, fleshy, ripe sweet tannins, toasted wood, tasty and persistent. Sumptuous and elegant.
Colour
Intense cherry red colour with violet hues
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
100% Tempranillo
Alcohol %
14.5%
Style
Dry, full-bodied red wine
Estate/Producer
Bodegas Lopez Cristobal
Country
Spain
Region/AOC
Ribera del Duero
Closure
Cork
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Penin Guide
91 Points
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Decanter World wine awards 2012: Silver Medal
- International Concourse Bruxelles 2012: Gold Medal
- International Concourse of Brussels 2019: Gold Medal (2015 vintage)
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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