{"product_id":"rioja-doca-2019","title":"Rioja DOCa 2019","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Rioja is drawn from Real Agrado's own vineyards in the warmer eastern reaches of the denomination. Garnacha and Tempranillo form the core of the blend, combining generous fruit with structure in a landscape of clay-limestone soils, abundant sunshine and cooling local winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 wine matured for 12 months, principally in American oak with a smaller proportion of French barrels. The élevage brings spice and polish while retaining the red and black fruit that defines the estate's classic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear ruby-red with purple-garnet reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlueberry, raspberry and blackberry meet aniseed, vanilla and a measured touch of toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcoming and balanced, with ripe berry fruit, fresh acidity and gentle tannic grip. Garnacha gives roundness, Tempranillo lends shape, and integrated oak adds spice through a persistent, elegant finish. The wine is now developing mature nuances, so stand upright and open with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile partner for roast pork belly, beef meatballs in tomato sauce, chicken with chorizo, or lentil shepherd's pie. It also sits comfortably beside a board of Serrano ham and semi-mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal Agrado began with the planting of 100 hectares between Aldeanueva de Ebro and Alfaro in 1974. For three decades the fruit contributed to other respected wines before an estate winery was built in 2005 and the producer began bottling under its own name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic Rioja range is intended to be fruit-led and balanced, with complexity increasing as the wines spend time in barrel. This 2019 bottling captures that house style in an approachable, traditionally matured red.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Agrado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31916383043644,"sku":"RARIOJA19","price":17.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/real-agrado-rioja-doca-2019-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791378099","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/rioja-doca-2019","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}