Manzanos DOC Rioja Crianza 13.5% 750ml 93 pts Decanter

Type of wine Red Varieties 50% Tempranillo 40% Graciano 10% Garnacha Alcohol 13,50% Ageing Barrel: 18 months, new and second year, 70% French and 30% American oak barrels.Bottle: 6 months Data sheet   Appearance Deep intensity cherry red colour.   Aroma Intense and very complex, with outstanding ripe black fruit, dried plums and liquorice. Spicy notes, undergrowth and mineral nuances over an elegant oaky background.   Taste Equilibrated and well-structured with silky tannins and delicious ripe fruit. Fresh and savoury, with a sound finish. Lingering fruity and spicy notes typical of good Graciano.   PAIRING / MARIDAJE: Red meat and mature cheese.