Bodegas Hermanos de Pecina, Rioja Crianza, 2019 LOIRECOUNT010925 making it feel light on

making it feel light on the palate without losing depth

but it still has the potential to evolve further for those who prefer to hold onto it longer

Dark cherry and raspberry with freshness for immediate pleasure but capacity to age and "pinotize" over time

Production is tiny

Bodegas Hermanos de Pecina, Rioja Crianza, 2019 LOIRECOUNT010925 making it feel light onTraditional Rioja Crianza made using the distinctive "trasiego" methodmanual, gravity based racking from barrel to barrel every six months, without pumping or agitation. Founded in 1992 by Pedro Pecia Crespo with his three children after Pedro spent over 20 years as head agronomist for La Rioja Alta. The estate farms 50 hectares in San Vicente de la Sonsierra using organic practices with no chemical fertilizers. Natural fermentation induction;