Crianza – Bodegas Dinastia Vivanco

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  • 2004 Dinastia Vivanco Rioja Crianza – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (4/3/2008)
    100% Tempranillo, aged for 16 months in French and American oak with regular racking and a minimum of 6 months aging prior to release. Dark ruby in color with a dense burgundy core, and thin stringy legs that hug close to each other as they stream down the glass. Extremely aromatic nose showing rich plum, cherry, black pepper and vanilla. In the mouth, the wine shows medium firm fine tannins good acidity and juicy overall mouthfeel. Relatively short but intense red cherry and boysenberry finish that leaves me reeling. 3.5/5

    • Ryan

  • 2004 Dinastia Vivanco Rioja Crianza – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (4/3/2008)
    Nice deep red color to this one, garnet. Chocolaty nose with lots of wood, dark raspberry and muted spices. In the mouth, the wine is lush and rich with a softness that is very food friendly. Soft tannins, and a medium acidity frame nice cherry fruit and light pepper notes. Cinnamon and clove come in near the medium length finish. Fully dry, and not a bad middle of the road Rioja. 3/5

    • This entry was posted on Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 at 7:48 pm and is filed under Tasting Notes.