Crianza Consejo de la Alta Crianza 2003 is a highly rated Crianza wine with 12 months of aging in American and French Oak barrels, and then an additional 12 months of aging in the bottle. Consejo de la Alta Crianza 2003 has a cherry color with ruby reflections. On the nose it has ripe fruit jam in perfect harmony with finer touches of sweet spices. The mouth is powerful with intense tannins, yet extremely smooth for such a rich wine. With a persistant long finish, this Crianza is perfect for special occasions. It is completely produced with fine Tempranillo grapes from the famous Rioja region of Spain, and is one of the preferred wines by those that live in the region.

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Consejo de la Alta Crianza wines are served at the best tables, and for the same reason more and more restaurants recommend it to their diners as their reference wine. The elegance of a wine during a meal is perceived through lasting sensations, gradually increasing until reaching the dessert, without disturbing the balance of the menu. Consejo de la Alta proves to be a surprise, yet always perfect with a meal from beginning to end. Winemaker Jordi Vidal has the right touch in making selections and blends to make the wines of Consejo de la Alta true award-winners. From the esteemed Rioja region of Spain, the fine wines of Bodegas Consejo de la Alta are always consistently great. After enjoying just one glass, many enthusiasts order a case of these tempranillo delights. Fruity yet balanced, the wines cover a broad range of price and complexity. Drink the Tinto Novo as a satisfying everyday wine, savor the Reserva on a more special occasion. The vineyards enjoy a sweeping backdrop of craggy, snow-capped Cantabrian Mountains. The chalky-clay soil, sunshine, and northern climate create the perfect situation for cultivating grapes. This Rioja Alta sub-area of the Rioja region is known as one of the world�s great wine-producing locations.

RATING: Silver Medal - International Wine Challange

87 Points - Wine Advocate.
"Cedar, spice, & red berry aromas, supple ripe cherry and red currant flavors, medium-bodied & elegant, enjoy this easy-going wine."