Luberri Biga Crianza 2019

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Style of Wine:	Smooth & Silky
Country of Origin:	Spain
Wine Region:	Rioja
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Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	12 bottles
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Tasting Notes

Florentino Martinez Monje started off life as a grape supplier before deciding to set up his own winery in Rioja Alavesa. Few know as much about the region as he does, nor how to get the best out of the local vineyards. With an intimate understanding of the 32 hectares he farms, he remains a farmer first and foremost. This Tempranillo spent one year in American and French oak. The wood is certainly present, striating the cherry, black raspberry, and red currant fruit with firm, long tannins. There's a dollop of vanilla on the spicy finish, tipping to the American oak in the blend. Modern styled, but with firmly traditionalistic grounding.

Critical Praise

90 points Michael Godel (Wine Align)

"A pure tempranillo here in 12 month French and American oak Crianza form with high acidity, plenty of vibrancy and a beating with a veritable pulse of the place. Chalky in structure and long as a wine of its ilk should be with no lack of substance and feel. Biga is not big so much as a tempranillo with stage presence and swagger."