Familia Montaña Rioja Crianza '20

This vibrant Crianza from the stellar 2020 vintage displays a luminous ruby-purple hue. The nose bursts with primary aromas of crushed blackberries, violet pastille, and vanilla pod. The palate offers immediate pleasure - juicy flavors of plum, licorice, and baking spices dance across supple tannins with refreshing acidity (6.2 g/L TA) that earned consistent 92-94 point scores. Aged 14 months in a mix of American and French oak, this 14% alcohol wine showcases modern Rioja's fruit-forward charm while maintaining traditional structure. Perfect for grilled meats or hearty tapas - decant briefly to appreciate its youthful exuberance from this outstanding vintage.