Gomez Cruzado Rioja Predilecto 2021 is a red wine produced from grapes cultivated in the highest parts of the Ebro valley. Predominantly Garnacha (65%) from Alto Nejerilla, in the area between the towns of Badarán, Cordovin and Cárdenas where the vines grow in red ferrous clay soils; and Tempranillo (35%) from Samaniego, and the white limestone soils of Sierra Cantabria. The wine is hand-harvested into 200kg crates with a selection of bunches at the winery. Garnacha and Tempranillo are destemmed and vinified separately. They undergo cold fermentation with native yeasts, and a short maceration. Then the two wines are assembled and refined in concrete for around 5 months. This wine has crazy, intense aromatics and is really perfumed, with primary fruit. The palate is bright and ripe, with no oak influence. It's a must-try wine, said to be the style of Rioja before the French arrived and influenced how Rioja was aged. It's a full-bodied red wine, made from Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes, with an ABV of 14.5% and a size of 75cl. Suitable for both men and women, this wine is a great choice for anyone looking to try a unique Rioja.
