Hacienda Grimon Crianza

Hacienda Grimón is located in Lagunilla, within Spain's renowned Rioja wine region. The estate has been passed down through several generations of the family and has preserved its traditional winemaking methods, producing distinctive wines with excellent ageing potential.

The grapes are hand-harvested in early to mid-September from the estate's historic vineyards, with vines over 30 years old.

The wine undergoes fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at 27°C for two weeks, followed by a further 10 days of temperature-controlled fermentation. It is then aged for 6 months in French and American oak barrels, followed by 12 months of bottle ageing in the cellar.

The wine has a bright and lively cherry-red colour. Aromas include raspberry, clove and leather.

On the palate, it is fresh, rounded and full-bodied, with soft tannins providing an elegant structure and a long, persistent finish.

Recommended with roasted red meats and poultry, rice dishes, pasta, Chinese cuisine and Thai cuisine.

It is also described as pairing particularly well with cheese.