# Campo Alto Crianza (2017)

- **Producer:** Bodegas Valdelacierva
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Tempranillo
- **Region:** Rioja, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Average price:** €11
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 12–14 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, ripe fruit, sultanas, blueberry, vanilla, cedar, chocolate, smoke, tobacco, earth, leather

## About this wine

Campo Alto Crianza is a red wine from Bodegas Valdelacierva, produced in the Rioja DOCa region of Spain. It is made exclusively from Tempranillo grapes grown on vines over 40 years old in San Asensio and Cenicero. The wine undergoes a 12-month aging period in a combination of American (80%) and French (20%) oak barrels, followed by a minimum of three months in bottle. The 2017 vintage is noted for its ripe, rich character, reflecting the specific conditions of that year in Rioja.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are over 40 years old.
- Aged in 80% American oak, 20% French oak.
- Hand-picked harvest for quality control.
- Silver Medal winner at Brussels 2021.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and structured entry, along with its ripe fruit notes, make it a good match for protein-rich dishes. The tannins in the Tempranillo grape complement the fats and proteins in meats, creating a balanced palate. The oak aging can also harmonize with roasted or grilled flavors.

## Wine making process

Campo Alto Crianza is produced by Bodegas Valdelacierva using 100% Tempranillo grapes. The harvest is conducted by hand. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures of 25-28°C for 5-7 days, followed by a post-fermentative maceration for 12-15 days at 22°C. The wine is then aged for 12 months in oak barrels, with 80% being American oak and 20% French oak, before a minimum of three months of bottle aging.