Rioja, Spain
El Sacramento Rioja 2018.
$89.50
Taxes calculated at checkout. Ships to adults 21+ only.
- vintage
- 2018
- grape
- Tempranillo-Graciano blend
97
the wine
A more concentrated Rioja with an Atlantic freshness at its core, layering red fruit over mineral, chocolate, and elegant toast. Fine tannins and good balance give it length and poise. Serve it with roast lamb, game, and grilled beef.
tasting notes
Vivid cardinal red with a purple rim. Fresh red fruit, cherry and raspberry, over fine roasted coffee, with pomegranate and exotic spice. Fresh and balanced, with mineral nuances, chocolate, coffee and elegant toast, into a long, elegant finish.
shipping
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the profile.
body
light
full
sweetness
bone dry
sweet
acidity
soft
bright
tannin
gentle
firm
serve it.
- temperature
- Cool room temperature, 60 to 64 F
- decant
- 30 to 45 minutes
drink it with.
roast lambgamegrilled beefaged cheese
the blend.
96% Tempranillo
4% Graciano
from El Sacramento.
El Sacramento is a Rioja red led by Tempranillo with a splash of Graciano. It leans on an Atlantic freshness and fine, elegant structure.
