Bikandi Crianza 2008

SWIC score: 86 (JMG)

Tasting notes: Plums, toffee, fruity, volume, warm.

Available: ON (VINTAGES 315689 - $ 16.95)

 

Winery: Viña Olabarri 
Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja

Varieties: 100% Tempranillo

Ageing: 12 months in new American & French oak barrels

Alcohol level: 13.5% alc./vol.

Bikandi Crianza is a 100% Tempranillo wine organically made using the Bikandi estate’s own grapes. Vineyards are located in the heart of Rioja Alta sub region, a territory especially renowned for the quality of its Tempranillo. Viña Olabarri was created by Mr. Pablo Olabarri Bikandi almost 30 years ago, and it is still owned and operated by his family, with his son Luis Olabarri as director. Bikandi Crianza 2008 offers a good value for price, showing an amazing tasty and fruity feeling on the palate.

Vintage tasted: 2008 (March 2013)