SP Viña Amate Rioja Baja Tempranillo DOC

Situated in the Rioja Baja, this winery source its grapes from local growers. All vines are between 50 and 100 years old and grown at different altitudes and on various soil types to produce wine with complexity.

Youthful and appealing Rioja with masses of sweet, perfumed red fruits to the fore.

VINTAGE: 2018

ABV 14%

GRAPE VARIETIES 100% Tempranillo

REGION Rioja
SUB REGION Rioja Baja
COLOUR/STYLE Red, Dry

TASTING NOTES
Flavours of dark skinned strawberries and sweet meats, several layers of spice within the texture of tannins and pushed along by the acid line. Dry, textured, core fruit flavours of baked plums and old strawberry, cinnamon sticks and barrel spice. Toasty, balanced and well made with best drinking from day of purchase through 2029+. An excellent food wine choice.

PAIRING
Lamb chops, pork chop, charcuterie, tapas and mature cheese, such as manchego. Also suitable to serve with hamburgers.

AWARDS:  92 POINTS Cam Douglas Master Sommelier