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Extended oak and bottle aging frame the fruit without overwhelming it, reflecting Akutain’s patient approach to traditional Rioja and its commitment to carrying a small family estate forward without abandoning its established style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jon Peñagarikano Akutain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ángel Ólmos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellar Manager:\u003c\/strong\u003e Francisco Alcalá\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha Tinta, 2% Viura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estate-owned vineyards surrounding the winery, within approximately 3 km\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested with bunch selection in the vineyard and collected in 20 kg boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 11 to 16, 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous yeast fermentation in stainless steel and fiberglass tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spontaneous, with the cool 2021 cellar conditions extending completion into 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months in oak barrels followed by at least 8 months in bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural settling and stabilization before bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.73%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic ruby color introduces an aromatic profile of black cherry, red berries, cedar, dried herbs, and scrub brush, with subtle spice and mature oak tones adding depth. Medium-bodied and harmonious on the palate, the wine carries bright fruit through soft, fine tannins and refreshing acidity. Savory herbal and cedar notes emerge alongside the fruit as it opens, leading to a long, composed finish that closely echoes the aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert Parker 93 Points, 2021 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBodega Akutain was founded by Juan José Peñagarikano Akutain in the mid-1970s after he acquired the La Manzanera vineyard outside Haro and established the winery on the site of a former stable. His son, Jon Peñagarikano Akutain, has directed day-to-day operations since 2013, continuing a deliberately small-scale approach centered on traditional Rioja. Akutain works exclusively with its own vineyards surrounding the winery and controls the process from farming and harvest through aging, bottling, and labeling. Wines mature both in barrel and in bottle, with bottle aging taking place in rock-cut cellars beneath the vineyards. The estate’s approach favors patience, natural stabilization, restrained intervention, and the freshness and savory complexity associated with traditional Rioja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at approximately 16 degrees Celsius in a medium to large red wine glass, with 30 minutes of air before serving to allow the fruit, herbs, and cedar notes to unfold. Its medium body, bright fruit, and soft tannins make it highly versatile at the table. Pair with grilled beef or lamb, roasted pork, grilled vegetables, mushrooms, or dishes served with aromatic herb sauces such as chimichurri.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old World Wine Co","offers":[{"title":"2021 \/ 750mL","offer_id":50219999756343,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Bodega_Akutain_Crianza_Rioja_DOCa_Spain_2021.png?v=1790396598","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/bodega-akutain-crianza-rioja-doca-spain","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}