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Bodegas Amaren Ángeles de Amaren Rioja is a premium Rioja Alavesa red blending predominantly Tempranillo with Graciano from old vines. Rich blackberry, cherry and plum fruit combine with floral notes, spice and silky tannins to create a wine of depth and elegance. Powerful yet refined, it reflects the character and heritage of one of Rioja’s most respected family wineries.
- Produced by Bodegas Amaren in Rioja Alavesa as a tribute to Ángeles, mother of Juan Luis Cañas.
- Made from old-vine Tempranillo and Graciano, with many vines over 55 years old.
- Aged for 16 months in French, American and Hungarian oak barrels with partial ageing in concrete.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Intense aromas of blackberry, black cherry and ripe plum layered with violet, sweet spice, cocoa and subtle toasted oak.
Palate: Full-bodied and elegant with concentrated dark fruit flavours balanced by fresh acidity and velvety tannins. Notes of liquorice, cocoa, cedar and spice add complexity and structure.
Finish: Long, smooth and refined with lingering black fruit, spice and mineral notes.
About
Bodegas Amaren was founded in Rioja Alavesa as a tribute to Ángeles, the mother of Juan Luis Cañas of the renowned Luis Cañas family. “Amaren” means “of the mother” in Basque, and the winery focuses on expressive wines crafted from exceptional old-vine vineyards across Rioja Alavesa. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Winemaking: Grapes are harvested manually in small boxes and undergo double sorting before fermentation. Tempranillo is fermented in concrete tanks while Graciano is fermented separately in French oak vats. The wine is then aged for around 16 months, partly in concrete tulips and partly in French, American and Hungarian oak barrels, adding complexity while preserving fruit purity. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Vineyards: Fruit is sourced from old vineyards in Rioja Alavesa around Samaniego, many planted on clay-limestone soils at elevations between 450 and 600 metres. The combination of altitude, Atlantic influence and poor soils produces low yields and intensely concentrated grapes with freshness and structure. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Food Pairing
Perfect with roast lamb, ribeye steak, Iberian pork, game dishes, mushroom risotto and mature Manchego cheese.
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