Details
- Type: Red
- Country: Spain
- Region: Rioja
- Vintage: 2016
- Producer: Baigorri
- Primary grape: Tempranillo
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Code: 26902
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Awards:
- 2016, Bronze International Wine Challenge 2019
- Ethical
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Sulphites
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Expression
Sophisticated, polished, complex reds
- Can be very flexible with many cheeses including sheeps’, Morbier, Epoisse, Vacherin, Cheddar
- Lighter examples can work with some richer fish dishes
- Classic French herbs such as parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Spices should complement and not overwhelm the wine
- Game such as duck and boar. Fine cuts of beef. Lean meats such as roe deer or ostrich
- Truffle and wild mushroom, jus with redcurrant or similar fruit, Bourguignonne, Chasseur sauces
- Some wines, with light tannins, will work with lightly-spiced dishes
- Pigeon or duck, walnut and beetroot, smoked- meat salads. Truffle or wild mushroom risotto. Autumn squash
About the Wine
This superb red Wine from Baigorri originates from Rioja. This wine is exclusive to Matthew Clark, you won't find it at multiple retailers. Available in 75cl bottles, distributed in the UK by Araex. Baigorri Rioja Crianza is a flavourful wine, made from Tempranillo grapes. This wine has a cork closure and, like many wines on our list, this wine is suitable for vegan diets. Fruity, smooth Rioja is ideal with spicy chicken, grilled or roasted dark meats and rich vegetarian dishes. This wine is within our core range for wine.
Tempranillo
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The grape behind Rioja and widely planted in Spain in general. Tempranillo lends itself to significant oak ageing, it tastes of ripe
strawberry, autumnal, baked, berry fruit with sweet Christmas spices.
Flavours:
- Cherry
- Fig
- Mushroom
- Sweet Tobacco
- Violet
The Country
Spain
Spain has a huge number of unusual and captivating regions aside from the beautiful Rioja. Whilst tradition remains, some producers are really pushing boundaries making Spain one country to keep coming back to.
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