La Estocada Rioja El Cidacos 2006
La Estocada Rioja El Cidacos is a red wine produced by Bodegas El Cidacos, S.L. in Spain. The wine holds the Denominación de Origen Calificada classification and comes from the 2006 vintage.
Rioja, located in northern Spain, is the country's most famous wine region and is recognized as the northernmost wine-growing area in the nation. The region's modern wine history was significantly shaped by French winemakers during the 1800s. The 2006 vintage in this area is described as mature and accessible, achieving a score of 87 points. Wines from Rioja are traditionally defined by their oak aging processes, which classify them into categories such as Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva.
This wine is made from a blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha. Tempranillo is the primary grape of Spain and is widely cultivated in regions like Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and California. Garnacha, the Spanish name for Grenache, is frequently blended with Tempranillo and is typically grown across Spain, particularly in Rioja, Navarra, and Aragón.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Rioja
Rioja in northern Spain is the country's most famous wine region with a modern wine history shaped by French winemakers in the 19th century. Tempranillo is the main grape, often blended with Garnacha, and the wines are defined by their aging in oak barrels, classified as Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. The result is soft, mature red wines with red berries, vanilla, leather and spice.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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