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Pagos de Tahola Crianza 2017

Rioja DOCa

What makes this Rioja Crianza special? Generations of expertise, grapes from some of Rioja’s highest vineyards, and maturation in fine quality French and American oak. With a couple of years in bottle, too, the flavours are beautifully integrated.

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Tasting notes

Summer berry fruits, silky tannins and toasty, savoury notes

Aroma

Raspberry, strawberry, creamy vanilla oak and spices

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Pagos de Tahola Crianza 2017

More information

  • 14.5% ABV
  • 10.88 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2023

This is a truly charming Rioja with all the delightful berry fruit and toasty oak you could hope for. It’s from the Chavarri family, whose cellar has been up and running since 1882. Ruth Chavarri is today in charge, the fifth generation of her family to take the helm, with winemaker Miguel Lopez Nunez head of the cellar. They can boast some of the highest vineyards in Rioja Alavesa, at 400 to 600 metres, all on excellent, limestone rich soils. What’s more, most are at least 60 years old, and so produce small amounts of really concentrated fruit – all meticulously hand-picked for this wine. Aged in a mix of French and US oak, the wine combines bright red berry with sweet spice. A classic Crianza to enjoy solo or with a variety of tapas.

"Wow! Tastes like a really good wine. Really smooth" Online Review
For the 2016 vintage
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