Clasico Rioja

Spain
Rioja
2019

2019 was a warmer, drier year in Rioja with some rainfall in the first half of September creating a more concentrated and powerful wine. Fermented and aged in stainless steel (22%), French (73%), and a very small amount of American (5%) oak for 12 months.

93+ points
"The second wine in the Bordeaux sense is the 2019 Macán Clásico, a more concentrated and powerful wine cropped from a warmer and drier year that was saved by the 80 liters of rain in the first half of September. It fermented in stainless steel with 10% of their own yeasts, and the élevage was 22% in stainless steel and the rest in new and used oak barrels, mostly French but with around 5% of them American, and lasted 12 months. It has a moderate 14% alcohol, mellow acidity and good freshness and balance. 2019 was a dry and warm year when they did a soft vinification to avoid harsh tannins. The nose is ripe without excess, and the oak is neatly integrated. The palate is juicy and round, with fine tannins and a velvety texture. 77,316 bottles, 1,050 magnums and some larger formats produced. It was bottled in August 2021."
Luis Gutiérrez,
Wine Advocate
Jan 31, 2023
94 points
"Clásico uses grapes from at least five villages across the Sonsierra - Ábalos, Elvillar, Labastida, Navaridas and San Vicente - and is increasingly about freshness and finesse. This is a stylish pure Tempranillo with scented 50% new wood, detailed tannins, violet and bramble notes and a chalky finish. 2025-32"
Tim Atkin,
Tim Atkin
Special Rioja Report 2023

SKU/Code: 
DB2123-19
Product Line: 
Wine
Red
Varietal: 
Tempranillo