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Faustino Rivero Rioja Crianza Yellow Label
Reference number 070630789
£72.00 per case
Equivalent to £12.00 per bottle
72 Clubcard Points
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Key facts
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Rioja
- Grape
- Garnacha
- Tempranillo
- Vintage
- 2006
- Producer
- Marques del Atrio
- Winemaker
- Rodrigo Espinosa
- Stopper
- Natural Cork
- ABV
- 13
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Product Details
Tasting Notes
Smooth, fruity and elegant with hints of fine oak.
A well-balanced velvety structure lingering on the finish.
- Medium Bodied
- Find out more about our tasting guide
Storage Instructions
This wine can be drunk now but will further improve if carefully stored for up to 2 years
Background
History
The winery was founded more than 100 years ago by Olegario Rivero in the Riojan area of Arnedo. Today the business is run by the fourth generation of the family. The winery is now using some of the most modern equipment and is also developing new wines using a wider range of grape varieties.
Winemaking details
Rodrigo Espinosa
Regional info
Vineyards situated between 300 and 600 metres altitude. High percentage of small plots of less than 1 ha. Both traditional and modern technological cultivation methods are used. Average age of vines is 25 years.
Customer Reviews & Ratings
Based on 1 Review
Average charactor to accompany meat dishes
By pickyplonker
29 October 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2006 vintage
A "green" feel to this wine -unusual for such a vintage. Fairly robust in flavour but not as smooth on the throat as most Rioja's.
