Ramirez de la Piscina Crianza 2018

Ramírez de la Piscina Crianza is a Rioja wine made primarily from Tempranillo, carrying the Crianza designation, meaning it's aged a minimum of two years with at least one year in oak barrel before release, per Rioja's classification rules. That aging tier sits between young Rioja and the longer-aged Reserva and Gran Reserva categories. Expect red cherry and plum fruit, notes of vanilla and dill from American oak aging typical of traditional Rioja, and moderate tannin with a balanced, medium finish. It's an accessible, classic style of Rioja suited to everyday pairing with Spanish or grilled fare.

TempranilloRioja, Spain