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Black and red fruits with violets and spicy, balsamic notes, lifted by the freshness and aromatic exuberance of Garnacha. A fine, elegant Crianza.
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Close93% Tempranillo, 7% Garnacha
Food pairings: Roast lamb, grilled pork, charcuterie, or semi-cured cheeses.
Winemaking: The grapes were picked by hand from October 14 to 18, 2021. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation took place in stainless-steel and concrete vats, and the wine then aged 14 months in American and French oak.
Vineyards and terroir: The fruit comes from Finca La Emperatriz in Baños de Rioja, Rioja Alta, at 570 metres, where a layer of large white pebbles about 40 cm deep covers a sandy subsoil.
Family and history: The estate is named for Empress Eugenia de Montijo, who once owned it; its wine won an award at the 1878 Paris Universal Exposition. The Hernaiz family bought Finca La Emperatriz in 1996, and brothers Eduardo and Víctor Hernaiz have led it since 2000. The 2021 vintage introduced a new label with a cameo of the Empress.
In the pictures: Víctor and Eduardo Hernaiz in the vineyard; Finca La Emperatriz and its vineyards at dusk; and harvest at Finca La Emperatriz. Photographs courtesy of Hermanos Hernaiz.
