Gómez Cruzado Honorable 2021

This dry red wine from the D.O. Ca. Rioja is crafted by the historic Gómez Cruzado winery using traditional grape varieties. It offers an intense aromatic profile of black cherries, white pepper, and wild herbs, balanced by a medium-full body and polished tannins.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Ca. Rioja
• Winery: Gómez Cruzado
• Soil / Altitude: Clay-limestone over limestone bedrock
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 18 months in French and American oak barrels

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from old vineyards nestled in the Sonsierra region, at the foothills of the Sierra Cantabria. These vines grow in clay-limestone soils over a limestone bedrock, which imparts a distinct minerality and structure to the wine.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Following a manual harvest, each plot is vinified separately with complete destemming and no crushing. The wine is then aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels to refine its character.

Why buy it

This red wine showcases the character and structure of high-altitude Rioja vineyards. Its balance and aging potential make it an excellent choice for pairing with hearty dishes or adding to your private cellar. If you wish to experience a refined and classic expression of the region, you can buy Gómez Cruzado Honorable 2021 online directly from our boutique.