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South World WinesEstimated delivery between 27 and Dec 31,
In an exceptional cru produced only in great vintages, Honorable 2016 from Bodega Gómez Cruzado is made from a selection of old vines planted on clay-limestone soils. It's a blend dominated by La Rioja's emblematic grape variety, Tempranillo, complemented by Grenache, Graciano, Mazuelo and Viura. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Appearance
The fruit of an exceptional vintage, Honorable 2016 has an intense cherry-red color, clean and luminous.
Aroma
Intensely aromatic, the bouquet reveals the complexity of the typical notes of each grape variety and terroir, evolving on aromas of black fruits and spices.
Wine Empyreumatic | Fruity | Gourmand | Spicy
Taste
The palate is delicious, with a full, fleshy attack perfectly balanced by the freshness of the fruit. A cru full of charm and personality, with an elegant, persistent finish.
Wine Aromatique | Chaleureux | Charnu | Elégant | Long
Keeps
11 years
Peak
2021-2040
Service
17°C
Grape varieties Graciano, Grenache noir, Mazuela, Tempranillo, Viura
Terroir Les terroirs sont globalement argilo-calcaires.
Culture type
Reasoned agriculture
Alcohol
14.5%
Content
75cl
Decanting
240 min.
Starters
Charcuterie fine, viandes séchées/fumées.
Meat
Bœuf en cuisson lente, Jarret d'agneau au romarin, Steak d'autruche, Filet de Sanglier
Cheeses
Fromages affinés, vieux, puissants de brebis ou de chèvre
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GOMEZ CRUZADO
GOMEZ CRUZADO is a domain from the region Rioja in Espagne, that produces 10 wines available to purchase, including the wine HONORABLE 2016.