Altos de Rioja Altos R Crianza 2021

Amaia Amestoy uses Tempranillo grapes from vineyards in the Rioja Alavesa villages of Elvillar, Kripan, Laguardia and Lanciego to produce this floral, bright, nicely layered red. Less oaky than it has been, it has racy blackberry and blueberry fruit and a fresh, chalky finish. Drink date: 2024-2027. (Tim Atkin, MW,timatkin.com,Rioja Special Report 2024)