Crianza is a red produced by Marqués de Cáceres in Rioja, Rioja, Spain. Classified as Crianza. Made from Tempranillo, Grenache and Graciano. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Rioja
Classification: Crianza
Region: Rioja
Country: Spain
Grapes: Tempranillo, Grenache, Graciano
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Marqués de Cáceres' classic Rioja Crianza from Cenicero, mostly Tempranillo with a little Garnacha and Graciano, aged about a year in French and American oak. Smooth and approachable, with red cherry and raspberry, vanilla, coconut, sweet spice and a toasty finish over soft, rounded tannins.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Rioja, Spain
Rioja is Spain's most famous wine region, set inland in the north along the Ebro River, and is renowned for its supple, oak-aged red wines.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is a red grape and the backbone of Spanish fine wine, most famously in Rioja and Ribera del Duero, where it produces the country's most age-worthy reds.
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
Graciano
Graciano is a red grape from Spain's Rioja region, most often used in small proportions to add backbone and lift to blends built around Tempranillo.
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- Cune Reserva — CVNE, Rioja
Frequently asked questions
Where is Crianza from?
Crianza is produced by Marqués de Cáceres in Rioja, Rioja, Spain.
What grapes are in Crianza?
Crianza is a blend of Tempranillo, Grenache and Graciano.