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The 2011 vintage Rioja celebrates “the artistry of the winemaker” |
Pernod Ricard Winemakers is celebrating “the artistry of the winemaker” with the launch of a new premium expression of Rioja from Spanish wine brand Campo Viejo.
Campo Viejo Winemaker’s Art, a 2011 vintage, is now available exclusively with World Duty Free Group in the UK and Spain at a recommended sale price of £9.99 (€12.49).
Described as a rich and contemporary style Rioja, Campo Viejo Winemaker’s Art features red and dark fruit flavours and has a clean, layered finish. The wine, created by Campo Viejo Chief Winemaker Elena Adell, is crafted from highly-concentrated, 100% Tempranillo grapes sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Rioja Alta region. The wine is then matured for 18 months in 70% American and 30% French oak barrels, which are said to preserve maximum fruit character, while lending the wine subtle notes of spice and contributing to the development of smooth tannins.
Campo Viejo Chief Winemaker Elena Adell said: “I wanted to create an authentic Rioja, a unique Campo Viejo wine – and I have enjoyed total freedom of expression in doing so. In many ways the vocation of the winemaker is not dissimilar to that of the artist. For me, the vineyards of Rioja are my natural canvas, and Tempranillo is the key component of my palette.”
Founded in 1959 with the creation of its first vintage by winemakers Beristain and Ortigüela, Campo Viejo is today a leading winery in Spain’s Rioja wine region. According to Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Campo Viejo is the top seller in its category and the world’s number one Spanish premium brand.
Pernod Ricard Winemakers, founded in 2010, is the premium wine division of Pernod Ricard. Its diverse portfolio of premium wines includes brands such as Campo Viejo, Jacob’s Creek from Australia, Brancott Estate and Stoneleigh from New Zealand, and Graffigna from Argentina. The business also owns and administers several other wine brands worldwide, including Dead Bolt in the US and Helan Mountain in China.
