Vina Lobera Crianza 2018 75cl
Pour this and you get that warm, velvety Rioja hug. Ripe cherry and plum up front, then a soft swirl of vanilla and spice from the oak, all rounded off smooth. It's the bottle you open when there's nyama choma on the grill, or just a long evening that deserves something with a bit of polish. Comforting, confident, never fussy. We'll get it to you fast, whatever the hour.
Bring your nose in and it's all ripe red and dark fruit, cherry and plum, with that signature Rioja sweetness of vanilla and warm baking spice that comes from time in oak barrels. On the palate it's medium-bodied and smooth, the fruit and the oak meeting in the middle so nothing shouts over anything else. Soft, supple tannins (that gentle grip that makes your mouth water for the next sip) and just enough fresh acidity to keep it lively. There's a hint of leather and tobacco lurking underneath, the kind of grown-up character a few years of ageing buys you.
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Where it's from
This comes out of Rioja in northern Spain, the region that basically wrote the book on smooth, oak-aged reds. It's built on Tempranillo, Rioja's star grape, named loosely for ripening 'early' (temprano). The 'Crianza' on the label isn't just decoration: it's a legal promise the wine spent at least a year resting in oak barrels plus more time in bottle before it ever reached you. That patient barrel time is exactly where the vanilla and spice come from.
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- What is the price of Vina Lobera Crianza 2018 75cl?
Vina Lobera Crianza 2018 75cl is KSh 1,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Viña Lobera Crianza 2018 75cl taste like?
Smooth and medium-bodied, with ripe cherry and plum, vanilla and warm spice from oak ageing, and soft tannins. A classic, comforting Rioja red.
- What is the ABV of Viña Lobera Crianza 2018?
It's 13.5% ABV, a comfortable middle-of-the-road strength for a Spanish red.
- How should I serve it?
Lightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big red wine glass. Give it a swirl or open it half an hour early. Drink it neat, no ice.
- What food pairs with Viña Lobera Crianza?
Grilled and roasted meats are the sweet spot. Think nyama choma, roast lamb, tapas, cured meats and mature cheese.
- Where is it from?
Spain, made from Tempranillo in the Rioja style and aged in oak in the Crianza tradition.
- What does 'Crianza' mean?
It's a Spanish ageing classification. A Rioja Crianza spends at least two years maturing, including a minimum of 12 months in oak barrels, which is where the smooth vanilla and spice notes come from.
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Vina Lobera Crianza 2018 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Vina Lobera Crianza 2018 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,999. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
