Flor De Luna Rioja Red 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Flor De Luna
Label Name:
 
Rioja Red
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Rioja
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Tempranillo 75%, Garnacha (Grenache) 20%, Viura 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Tasted/listed at IWSC (Flor de Luna Rioja Red 2022) with composition and tasting notes. Decanter panel scored/mentioned Flor de Luna (Exopto/Flor de Luna) in Rioja tasting (2018) — 86 points. Vivino entries show ~3. 8/5 for Flor de Luna wines; listed by Watsons Wine as 2022 Rioja Red

Tasting Note
Ripe cherry and raspberry, hints of blackcurrant, fresh herbs and baking spice, with saline minerality, medium body, plush yet grippy tannins and a juicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast pork, chorizo, hard cheeses, tapas. Asian: Korean BBQ, teriyaki chicken, char siu, spicy Sichuan pork, yakitori.

Production Method
Fermented in stainless steel with controlled temperatures; blended (Tempranillo/Garnacha/Viura); minimal or no oak aging, bottled young to preserve fruit-forward character.

Vineyard Info
Flor de Luna is a Rioja label produced for/marketed via international retailers (Naked Wines/selected merchants); focuses on youthful, fruit-driven Rioja blends from regional vineyards.