Luis Gurpegui Rioja Crianza is an elegant Spanish red wine from the renowned Rioja region, crafted by Bodegas Luis Gurpegui Muga. Made from 100% Tempranillo grapes sourced from 50-year-old vines, this wine undergoes 18 months of aging in a combination of French and American oak barrels, developing complex flavors and a smooth character.

The wine pours a medium ruby red with enticing aromas of red fruit, cherry, floral notes, leather, plum, vanilla, and hints of licorice and balsamic. On the palate, it offers medium-plus body led by red fruit, cherry, and sour cherry flavors, complemented by integrated tannins and subtle spice. The wine features smooth, juicy, fine dense tannins with good balance and complexity. It finishes dry and grippy with a very nice, lengthy finish.

This Crianza is drinking in a perfect window right now and benefits from a brief decant to fully open up. The wine has earned critical acclaim, including 93 points from Wine Enthusiast and 90 points from CostcoWineBlog. Vegan friendly with 13.5% alcohol by volume.