Momento Rioja DOCa - Bodegas Aradón

The Momento Rioja matured in barrels from the wine-growing region of La Rioja reveals itself in the glass in dense purple red. The bouquet of this red wine from La Rioja captivates with hints of sour cherry and blackberry. Following the aromas further, tobacco joins in, enhanced by the influence of oak.

Bodegas Aradón’s Momento Rioja delights with its straightforward, dry taste profile. It was bottled with only 1.3 grams of residual sugar. As you would expect from a wine in the premium entry-level segment, this Spaniard, despite its dryness, enchants with the finest balance. Flavor does not necessarily require residual sugar. On the palate, the texture of this powerful red wine presents itself as wonderfully velvety. Thanks to the balanced acidity, Momento Rioja caresses the palate with a silky mouthfeel, without lacking juicy liveliness at the same time. On the finish, this youthful wine from the La Rioja wine-growing region finally impresses with remarkable length. Once again, hints of blackberry and sour cherry appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the clay- and limestone-dominated soils are also evident.

Vinification of Momento Rioja by Bodegas Aradón

The powerful Momento Rioja from Spain is a cuvée made from the grape varieties Garnacha, Graciano and Tempranillo. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in La Rioja. Here, the vines drive their roots deep into clay and limestone soils. When perfectly ripe, the grapes for Momento Rioja are harvested particularly quickly and at the coolest possible time of day to preserve their aromas. After harvesting, the grapes are brought to the press house as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in concrete and small wooden vats at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the powerful Momento Rioja is aged for several months in French and American oak barrels.

Food recommendation for Momento Rioja by Bodegas Aradón

This Spaniard is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is a perfect companion to onion tart with thyme, spicy chestnut soup or red onions stuffed with couscous and apricots.

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