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CRIADORES DE RIOJA MAKES<br />
MODERN, <strong>FR</strong>UITY WINES YET ALSO<br />
OFFERS FAITHFUL RENDITIONS<br />
OF THE RIOJA STYLE<br />
decade, we have focused in particular on the two latest native grape varieties<br />
permitted – white Tempranillo for its aromatic intensity and complexity, and<br />
Maturana Tinta, for its freshness and international style”.<br />
The bodega has its sights set on overseas markets, but at the same time continues<br />
to honour its inherent identity. This juggling act also involves the winemaking<br />
process. In recent years, the winery has introduced more modern techniques<br />
which it combines with traditional Rioja expertise, including the use of cold<br />
soaking to produce more deeply coloured, structured and complex wines. It has<br />
also increased the number of French oak barrels, used more new barrels and<br />
reduced its maturation times to align better with international demand, without<br />
compromising on quality or the region’s hallmark style.<br />
Honouring its vineyard sites of course implies making a commitment to the<br />
environment. Criadores de Rioja is a practitioner of sustainable or organic<br />
farming techniques. The group it belongs to is one of Rioja’s largest in terms<br />
of organic acreage. “All of our Graciano and Maturana Tinta vines are farmed<br />
organically”, stresses Urquiza. “Both varieties lend themselves well to a more<br />
modern style”.<br />
100 SUMMER 2023 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE <strong>FR</strong>ENCH EXPERTS ON WINE
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