Country: Spain Region: Rioja Varietal: Tempranillo Vintage: 2018  Colour: Red Style: Dry Producer: Bodegas Marques de Vitoria Description: Located in Oyón, Rioja Alavesa, Marqués de Vitoria travels the journey of innovation and modernity, and embarks on this journey from the commitment to the environment and the welcoming personality of its land, Rioja Alavesa. The winery and its wines perfectly combine the essence and roots of this land with the ability to innovate.  'Crianza' refers to the ageing regulations for red wines set out by the region's wine control board, the Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja. These state that a crianza must be aged for a minimum of one year in barrel and one year in bottle before release. Tasting Note: Clean, bright, attractive cherry red colour developing to ruby. On the nose is warm, dry barrel hints, vanilla and cinnamon. On the background, blackberries and strawberries. On the palate is structured, with light tannin. Long finish, barrel oak hints stand out Food Matches: It matches with any kind of meat and mushrooms rice. Some tasty or oily fish such as tuna or cod. Medium-aged cheese such as emmental orgruyere