Bodega Akutain Rioja Crianza 2021 NATURAL a small-batch artisanal distillery

a small-batch artisanal distillery

the rest divided between Mazuelo and Graciano from the Cubillos Vineyard

On the nose: Clove

From 90% Ambonnay Grand Cru

Used for aviation cocktails and the Blue Moon Cocktail

Bodega Akutain Rioja Crianza 2021 NATURAL a small-batch artisanal distilleryThe Akutain Crianza is comprised of mostly Tempranillo with Garnacha. It is fermented in steel vats with native yeasts, and then raised for 1 year and 9 months in used American oak barrels, with an additional year in the bottle before release far exceeding the Rioja D. O.'s aging requirements for Crianza wines. With almost 40 years of experience under their belt, Bodega Akutain produces classically styled Rioja wines exclusively from their own 6. 5ha