Description

Lecea Crianza | DO Rioja, Spain

Lecea Crianza is a beautifully traditional Rioja crafted by Bodegas Lecea in the historic village of San Asensio , Rioja Alta. Produced exclusively from 100% Tempranillo , this wine reflects the winery’s philosophy of preserving authenticity, freshness and classic Rioja elegance through traditional winemaking methods and careful aging.

The grapes are sourced from family-owned vineyards planted around San Asensio on limestone-clay soils influenced by Atlantic freshness. These conditions allow Tempranillo to develop excellent aromatic precision, balanced ripeness and lively natural acidity.

Following fermentation, the wine undergoes traditional Crianza aging in oak barrels before continuing its evolution inside the remarkable 16th-century underground caves (calados) beneath the winery. These naturally cool and humid tunnels provide ideal conditions for slow maturation, preserving freshness while refining the tannins and integrating the oak beautifully.

On the nose, Lecea Crianza reveals aromas of ripe cherry, plum and wild berries layered with vanilla, cedar, tobacco leaf and gentle sweet spice. The palate is smooth, elegant and beautifully balanced with polished tannins, fresh acidity and a long savory finish marked by classic Rioja finesse.

This is Rioja in its traditional and most approachable form — elegant, expressive and deeply connected to the heritage of San Asensio.

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🍇 Key Details

• Region: DO Rioja (Spain)
• Classification: Crianza Red Wine
• Grape: 100% Tempranillo
• Aging: Aging for 12 months in oak barrels and historical underground caves
• Alcohol: 14% Vol.
• Style: Elegant, savory, balanced
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Contains Sulfites

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🍷 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Bright ruby ​​red with garnet reflections
• Aroma: Ripe cherry, plum, vanilla, cedar and subtle tobacco notes
• Palate: Smooth and balanced with silky tannins, fresh acidity and elegant oak integration

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🍽 Food Pairing

• Roast lamb
• Iberian pork
• Grilled meats
• Mushroom dishes
• Manchego and mature cheeses

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💎 Why We Love It

A classic Rioja Crianza that delivers authentic character, freshness and elegance without overpowering oak or extraction.

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About the Producer

Bodegas Lecea is a historic family winery located in the famous Barrio de las Bodegas in San Asensio , Rioja Alta. The Lecea family has produced wine for generations and remains deeply committed to preserving traditional Rioja winemaking methods and local wine culture.

One of the winery’s defining features is its extraordinary network of more than 300 meters of underground caves and cellars dating back to the 16th century , still actively used today for wine aging under naturally stable conditions of temperature and humidity. These historic tunnels form a fundamental part of the winery’s identity and contribute to the elegant evolution of their wines.

Bodegas Lecea continues to use traditional techniques including manual grape handling, concrete fermentation tanks and restrained oak aging designed to preserve vineyard expression, freshness and balance rather than excessive extraction or heavy barrel influence.

Today the winery is led by siblings Luis, Jorge, Estela and Lidia Lecea , who combine respect for Rioja heritage with a more personal and artisan approach to winemaking. Their wines focus on authenticity, history and expressing the unique character of San Asensio terroir.

Lecea Crianza perfectly captures this philosophy — timeless Rioja with elegance, freshness and genuine soul.

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