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Penagudo 2004 Crianza(90% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha, 5% Mazuelo)Rioja, La Rioja
Background Bodegas Amador Garcia is a family owned winery with a long tradition in producing D.O. Ca. Rioja wines in the village of Baños de Ebro in the sub-area of Rioja Alavesa. Amador García Chávarri started selling his own wine in 1969, in his home town of Vitoria. In 1985, he decided to build the actual premises in Baños de Ebro and named the winery Bodegas Amador García. His idea was to produce better wines helped by new technologies such as stainless steel tanks to control temperature fermentation.
In 2000, the premises in Baños de Ebro were enlarged in order to allow storage of oak barrels (mainly French) and start elaboration of matured wines. The first Crianza to be released into the market was the vintage 2001. The Chávarri family jointly owns the vineyards and their vineyard manager. Today the new generation are in charge of vinification. Rosa García is the winemaker and her brothers Jorge and Iñigo are in charge of the vineyard management, winery and administrative matters. Their father Amador Garcia is still involved in the winery focusing on the elaboration of their traditional and modern Rioja wines.
Winemaking Notes This Crianza is made of Tempranillo (90%) Garnacha (5%) and Mazuelo (5%). All grapes are destalked and fermented under controlled temperature. The wine is then transferred to French (90%) and American (10%) oak barrels where it matured for 12 months and then spent a further 6 months in bottle prior to release.
Tasting Notes The color is a deep crimson red color. The bouquet is full of sweet cherry scents intermingled with harmonious oak, spice and vanilla and there is just a whisper of molasses in the background. The palate shows great spicy fruit flavors, including cherry, plum and raspberry accompanied by darker, minerally, cocoa nuances and some. Well balanced tannins and very silky texture resonate on the lingering finish.
Food Pairing An elegant wine that pairs well with roast or barbecued chicken, lamb chops and sheep’s milk cheese.
Specifications Alcohol: 13.5% pH: 3.55 TA: 5.1 R/Sugar: 1.7g/l
Reviews 91 Charcoal, cola and licorice are all components of this wine’s dark and meaty nose. And the palate hardly disappoints; there’s depth and harmony to the berry, coffee and mocha flavors. It feels good and has just enough kick to keep you thinking. A really nice crianza that will settle and only grow more complex over the next few year. Editors Choice Wine Enthusiast
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