2021 Bodegas Lan - Tempranillo Rioja Crianza (750ml)
The flagship wine of a bodega whose very name — LAN — is an acronym of the three provinces that form Rioja DOCa: Logroño, Álava, and Navarra. Sourced from trusted growers in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, blending higher-altitude fruit from the Sierra Cantabria foothills for aromatics and freshness with slightly warmer Rioja Alta sites for richness and body; vines aged 10–20 years. Aged 14 months in LAN's signature hybrid barrels — American oak staves with French oak heads — followed by 9 months of bottle rounding before release. Very well balanced, with red plums, cherries, and sweet spices flowing through to a medium-bodied palate of juicy red fruit and a touch of vanilla — fluid, fairly long, and well grained. A reliably crowd-pleasing everyday Rioja at an outstanding price. Drink now–2028