Ramírez de la Piscina Crianza 2020 – Classic Rioja Elegance with a Bold Modern Edge

🍷 Tasting Notes

Color: Deep ruby with a hint of brick at the rim — classic Rioja.

Nose: Crushed red berries, vanilla, tobacco leaf, and a whisper of clove. You can smell the oak aging without it stealing the show.

Palate: Medium-bodied, velvety smooth, and packed with juicy red cherry, raspberry compote, toasted coconut, and a graceful touch of spice.

Finish: Long and layered, with soft tannins and a savory kick that keeps you coming back.

🧑🌾 Meet the Winemaker: José Ramón Ramírez de la Piscina

This isn’t corporate wine — it’s familia. José Ramón is carrying forward generations of winemaking tradition from San Vicente de la Sonsierra, a medieval Rioja village famous for high-altitude Tempranillo. He farms old vines with organic practices and lets the grapes speak fluently in Tempranillo's native tongue.

🍇 Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Tempranillo

• Vintage: 2020

• Region: Rioja Alta, Spain

• Aging: 14 months in American oak, 6 months in bottle

• ABV: 14%

• Size: 750ml

• Serve At: 16–18°C for max Rioja sex appeal

🌟 Critic Reviews

• 90 Points – Wine Enthusiast: “Fresh and polished, with balanced oak and vibrant fruit.”

• 91 Points – Guia Peñín: “A textbook Crianza with finesse, structure, and traditional charm.”

• Past vintages have also earned praise from Decanter and James Suckling, putting this label consistently above the crowd.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Grilled lamb chops, mushroom risotto, jamón ibérico.

• Manchego, aged gouda, or Spanish tortilla for tapas night.

💥 Why You Need This Bottle

This is a Rioja that respects the rules but still knows how to flirt. It's classic, yet bold. Affordable, yet age-worthy. And it's made by a family that’s been growing vines since before your Spotify Wrapped got weird.

Sip history with a modern twist. Add Ramírez de la Piscina Crianza 2020 to your cart now and let Rioja remind you why Spain still runs the red wine game.

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