Rioja, Crianza Graciano (Lacre), La Forcada, Spain, 2020

Bodegas Forcada Rioja is a multi-award-winning family-owned vineyard located in Rincon de Olivedo, the southeast of La Rioja, which lies in the centre of the Biosphere Reserve: a privileged enclave within the Alcarama mountain range, where the excellent soil and climate conditions contribute to the superb maturation of their virtually organic grapes. Some of their vineyards can reach up to 100 years old, producing wines of richness, full-bodied and intensity. Bodegas Forcada has modern facilities equipped with French and American Oak barrels and provides their wines with the optimum temperature to acquire an excellent quality.

100% rare Graniano Grape. Vineyards up to 40 years old at an altitude of 700 meters within the biosphere reserve. 14 months in French and American oak.

Brilliant reflective pomegranate red colour. Intense bouquet of wild ripe red fruit with floral and aromatic herbs, thyme and rosemary, good balance of berry fruit, oak and rich fig, very graceful finish.