LAN Crianza D-12

0.75L | 13.5%

15 , 9 5

Tempranillo

Bodega Lan

Aantal

Can only be ordered per case (6).

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LAN Crianza D-12

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2026

Ready to drink 2026 - 2031

Past peak After 2031

Aromas

Red fruit Plums Dried apricots Vanilla Cinnamon Licorice Raisins

Food Pairing

Tapas Grilled meat Chorizo

Vintage Report

The 2021 vintage in Rioja is rated an excellent 94 points by Robert Parker. The wines from this year are described as excellent, but still youthful and powerful with tannins that need time to mature.

Bodegas LAN has been making waves for half a century. They prove that a good glass of Rioja wine doesn't have to break the bank. With this new masterpiece—LAN Crianza D-12—you've got yourself a real winner. And while the name of this Rioja red wine sounds a bit technical, we can already reveal one thing: it's irresistible!

The wines of LAN

The name of the LAN winery is an acronym for the three sub-regions of the Rioja region: Logrono, Alava, and Navarra. Bodegas LAN owns very few vineyards but has maintained long-term contracts with numerous local winegrowers for decades. It's a wonderful interplay between the winery and the winegrower. The winegrower must deliver good, consistent, and above all, high-quality grapes, and the winery offers an above-average market price for the grapes. This creates an upward spiral; the winegrowers are passionate about their work and seem to ensure that the quality improves year after year. The winemaker takes a somewhat hedonistic approach to creating this fantastic wine: he knows the conditions are right and trusts the quality of the vineyards. LAN Crianza D-12 is a blend of two exceptional vineyards: Lanciego in Rioja Alavesa—30 years old—and 15-year-old vineyards in Briones, Rioja Alta. Only Tempranillo grapes are used in this wine. The D-12 designation derives from the barrel number in which fermentation takes place—year after year. Finally, the juice is aged for twelve months (hence the Crianza name) in 70% American oak from Appalachia and 30% French oak from Loches.

Impressions of LAN Crianza D-12

Ultimately, it's the taste that counts. Spoiler alert: it's good. Deep and dark in flavor. You can sense the winemaker's trust in the finest quality grapes. Fine red fruit combined with plums and dried apricots. The skilled winemaker will discover even more in LAN Crianza D-12: vanilla, cinnamon, raisins, and a touch of soft, sweet licorice.

Product details

Alcohol content	13.5%
Vintage	2021
Size	0.75L
Region	Rioja
Sub-region	Rioja Alta
Land	Spain
Producer	Bodega Lan
Varietal(s)	Tempranillo
Oak aging	Yes, Twelve months in 70% American oak from the Appalachians and 30% French oak from Loches.
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C