Raiza is the name of the Rioja from the Vicente Gandia winery. The Tempranillo grapes for this wine are harvested manually and carefully in the second half of September. This guarantees that only the highest quality grapes are used. The winemaking process takes place under constant supervision in stainless steel vats at 26 degrees Celsius, ensuring that the grape's fruity character is preserved. This is followed by aging in American and French oak barrels for twelve months, and finally, bottle aging for six months. After a total of eighteen months, this Crianza is released.
For quality Spanish wine, Bodega Vicente Gandia is the place to be. This is the largest winery in the Valencia region. Vicente Gandia is certainly not a new bodega, but it is an innovative winery where each generation sees opportunities to improve the quality of its wines. Year after year, the wines are reliable, accessible, and easy to drink, always offering exceptional value.
The aroma of the Vicente Gandia Rioja Raiza Crianza offers notes of red jam, coffee, and cocoa, balanced with balsamic vinegar, vanilla, and wood. The flavor structure is slightly jammy, with the vanilla and cocoa notes typical of a good Rioja. A glass of this wine pairs well with red meat, small game, lamb, and mature hard cheeses.
