Bodegas Leza García - Valdepalacios Crianza
Bodegas Leza García is a family business making and trading wine produced from their own vineyards. It’s their grandfather, Juan Leza Arenzana, that started in the wine business during the first part of the Twentieth Century. The Bodega is located in the Rioja Alta, a historical area of Rioja, well known for the excellent quality of its wines.
Appellation: Rioja
Region: Rioja Alta
Grape Variety: 100% Tempranillo
Winemaking: Carefully selected Tempranillo grapes undergo meticulous winemaking and oak barrel aging, resulting in an expressive and elegant wine. Aged for 12 months in mixed American and French oak barrels and a minimum of 6 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes: Deep ruby with aromas of black cherry, black currant, and dark chocolate. Full-bodied with opulent tannins, flavors of Mission fig, milk-chocolate, purple-plum, butterscotch, and lavender, leading to a satisfying finish.
Food Pairing: Game dishes, roasts, red meats, cured cheeses, sausages.
Ratings:
Vintage 2020: 92 Points Wine Enthusiast