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Ramirez de la Piscina Rioja Crianza 2020

$1899

The Ramirez de la Piscina family has been growing grapes in San Vicente de la Sonsierra since the 13th century, and they take their name from a 12th-century Romanesque hermitage that still stands nearby. That's the kind of continuity that makes Rioja Rioja. The Crianza is all Tempranillo, hand-picked from vineyards in Abalos and San Vicente in the Rioja Alta, then aged 14 months in used American and French barrels - used being the key word, since the oak is there to season the wine, not to cover it. This is the everyday bottle in the classic Rioja tradition: red-fruited, gently spiced, ready to drink, and priced to open on a Tuesday without a second thought.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Phone: (415) 780-1405


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Antonio Galloni

89 points

"The 2020 Crianza is 100% Tempranillo sourced from San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Ábalos, Rioja Alta. Aged for 14 months in used American and French barrels (50/50), this purple wine presents an oaky nose with tobacco and vanilla enveloping a plum core. Dry and overwhelming, the chalky palate lingers with grip." —Joaquín Hidalgo

Wine Spectator

89 points

"Savory notes of grilled tobacco, iron and leather accent a generous range of dried cherry and baked plum fruit in this fresh red, framed by chewy tannins. Drink now."

More about Ramirez de la Piscina

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Red Blend , Tempranillo

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Oaky , Rich

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled lamb, chorizo and white beans, or a simple plate of Manchego and jamon.

Tasting Profile

Medium-bodied and dry. Bright red cherry and plum with soft vanilla and spice from the barrel, smooth tannins, and a savory finish.

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