Country: Spain Region: Rioja Varietal: 96% Tempranillo and 4% Mazuelo. Vintage: 2017/18 Colour: Red Style: Dry Producer: Bodegas LAN Description: The Bodegas most famous wine, the one that best reflects their innovations in ageing, as they started to use hybrid oak barrels (with French oak bases and American oak staves) for LAN Crianza as long as two decades ago, contributing to its unmistakeable character. Selected vineyards in the Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, aged between 10 and 20 years. Chalky-clay soils, located on well-drained slopes with good sun exposure. Aged for 14 months in hybrid oak barrels, followed by 9 months' bottle conditioning. Tasting Note: Bright cherry red with a garnet rim. A refined nose with predominant notes of red and stone fruits: strawberry, raspberry and peach. Patisserie and cream encased in elegant notes of vanilla, caramel and a subtle hint of cinnamon. It is flavourful and expressive on the palate. It is immediately inviting, enveloping the palate and leaving a long and pleasant aftertaste. Food Matches: Casseroles / Lamb / Smoked Fish / Soft Cheese