BODEGAS TIERRA | TIERRA TEMPRANILLO CRIANZA 2022 75cl

Bodegas Tierra Tempranillo Crianza 2022 is born in Labastida, one of the towns with the greatest winemaking tradition in Rioja Alavesa. Crafted by Carlos Fernández Gómez from a selection of ten estate vineyards over forty years old, this wine represents the winery's philosophy: absolute respect for the vineyard, minimal intervention, and a constant search for elegance.

The combination of old vines, spontaneous fermentations, and careful aging in French oak results in a Rioja of great balance, depth, and marked personality.

Characteristics

Winery: Bodegas Tierra

Denomination: D.O.Ca. Rioja

Subzone: Rioja Alavesa (Labastida)

Vintage: 2022

Wine type: Red, Crianza

Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo

Alcohol content: 14% vol.

Winemaker: Carlos Fernández Gómez

Aging: 14 months in 225-liter French oak barrels and a minimum of 6 months in bottle

Format: 75 cl

The Vineyard

The grapes come from a selection of ten vineyards located in Labastida: Las Torcas, Grieldas, La Hueta, La Rueda, Iscorta, Las Toreras, La Tejera, Laguilera, Los Caños and Latuzarra.

The vines, over 40 years old, grow on clay-calcareous soils under the influence of the Sierra de Toloño, a privileged environment that favors balanced ripening and great aromatic expression.

Bodegas Tierra cultivates 35 hectares of estate vineyards distributed among 42 plots, some over a century old, reflecting the immense viticultural richness of Labastida.

Harvesting is mainly done manually in 15 kg boxes, allowing for a careful selection of the best bunches directly in the vineyard.

Winemaking

Grape selection begins vine by vine during harvest.

After destemming, alcoholic fermentation takes place in small stainless steel tanks through spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and following a philosophy of minimal intervention.

Malolactic fermentation is distributed between concrete tanks and French oak barrels, contributing complexity and balance.

Subsequently, the wine spends 14 months in 225-liter French barrels, of which 25% are new and 75% are second use, completing its refinement with a minimum of 6 months of rest in bottle before being released to the market.

Tasting Notes

It presents an intense, vibrant cherry-garnet color.

The nose reveals aromas of blueberries, blackberries, cocoa, and red caramel, accompanied by delicate spicy and toasted notes from aging.

On the palate, it is structured and perfectly balanced, with flavors of raspberry and cherry that integrate with notes of charcoal, cinnamon, roasted coffee, and an elegant mineral background.

The finish is long, persistent, and harmonious, leaving a sensation of freshness and depth.

Pairing

Excellent with grilled red meats, prime rib, lamb, fatty fish, traditional stews, mushrooms, and aged cheeses.

Recommended serving temperature: 15 ºC.

Bodegas Tierra Tempranillo Crianza 2022 expresses the most authentic character of Rioja Alavesa. A wine made from the vineyard with patience and precision, where fruit, elegance, and the identity of the terroir coexist in perfect harmony.