Faustino Rivero Ulecia Crianza Utiel-Requena Red Wine

Faustino Rivera Ulecia Tinto Crianza, DO Utiel-Requena

The red wine Faustino Rivera Ulecia Crianza with Denomination of Origin Utiel-Requena has a cherry red colour with brick-red glints, aromas of red and black fruits. It is round and harmonious on the palate with toasted notes from the barrel. Ideal to accompany all kinds of fresh fish or seafood.

Characteristics of Faustino Rivera Ulecia Crianza: Denominación de Origen Utiel-Requena

Our red wine Faustino Rivera Ulecia Crianza is aged for 14 months and more than 12 months in American oak barrels with medium toasting and subsequent refining in the bottle.

It belongs to the Denomination of Origin of Utiel-Requena, a land of vineyards located around 700 metres above sea level, with a Mediterranean-continental climate. The average age of the vines is about 25 years and the maximum production is 50hl/ha. The soils have a loamy texture showing a balance between sand, clay and silt.

It is a crianza red wine, with Bobal and Tempranillo varieties and 13.5% Vol.

Winemaking of Faustino Rivero Ulecia Crianza Utiel-Requena

Faustino Rivera Ulecia Crianza is a destemmed and partially crushed red wine, with a high proportion of whole berries.

Fermentation is controlled at a temperature of 23 and 28ºC with selected indigenous yeasts.

Faustino Rivero Ulecia Crianza red wine tasting notes

Appearance: intense and deep garnet red colour with brick red glints, clean and bright.

Nose: notes of barrel ageing and aromas of black fruit, licorice and spicy touches.

Taste: smooth with good structure, long and persistent finish.

Food pairing: ideal with fresh fish or seafood. Also, aperitifs and tapas.

Recommended serving temperature is between 16 and 18ºC.

75 cl.

13.5% Vol.

Faustino Rivera Ulecia