PRÍNCIPE DE VIANA
PLENO CRIANZA
D.O. NAVARRA • WINE OF SPAIN
"The maturity of oak and the opulence of Navarra united in perfect harmony. A strictly dry Crianza red, distinguished by its spicy elegance and velvety tannins."
Oenological Maturity, Complex Structure, and the Elegance of Oak
The Príncipe de Viana Pleno Crianza Red Wine - Wine of Spain is a magnificent example of the evolution and structure of classic red wines from northern Spain. Carefully crafted by the prestigious Bodegas Príncipe de Viana, this wine originates specifically from vineyards covered by the D.O. Navarra Designation of Origin. It is definitively characterized as a red wine with a strictly dry profile, born from the select blending of noble grape varieties such as Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. After traditional fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels, a key process that polishes its tannins, stabilizes its color, and provides it with remarkable aromatic complexity where fine woods and ripe fruits coexist with sublime finesse.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Bodegas Príncipe de Viana.
Region of Origin: D.O. Navarra, Spain.
Grape Variety: Select blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine Type: Still red wine with crianza.
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Aging: 12 months in selected American and French oak barrels, followed by a period of refinement in the bottle in the winery's underground cellars to achieve impeccable tannic balance.
Alcohol Content: 14.0% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C.
SKU / MPN: ES-PV-PLENOCRIANZA-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: It presents a beautiful medium-high intensity cherry red color, clean, bright, and with subtle garnet hues on the rim that reveal its careful maturation in wood.
Nose: Complex, elegant, and very seductive. It opens with intense notes of ripe red and black fruits (prunes, blackberries), harmoniously followed by sweet aromas of vanilla, coconut, black pepper, cocoa, and a subtle smoky background from the barrel toasting.
Palate: Robust, ample, and with excellent character on entry. On the palate, it unfolds strictly dry, showing an impeccable structure guided by mature, round, and very polished tannins. It has a silky mouthfeel, fantastic acidic balance that provides liveliness, and a long, elegant finish with great spicy persistence.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Precision Gourmet Pairing: The excellent structure, strictly dry profile, and spicy notes of this Crianza red demand dishes with a good presence of fat and flavor. It is the ideal companion for roasted or stewed red meats, cuts like rib eye and New York, roast lamb, suckling pig, and game birds. It harmonizes spectacularly with aged cheeses (old Manchego, Parmigiano-Reggiano), acorn-fed Iberian ham, and complex traditional stews. In Mexican cuisine, it is a sublime ally for intense moles and grilled marinated meat cuts.
Suggested Moments:
- Grilled Meat: The perfect label to elevate a weekend barbecue; its great body and polished tannins masterfully cut through the sumptuousness of the best grilled cuts.
- Business: A classic, correct, and elegant wine that projects seriousness and distinction in demanding corporate lunches or dinners.
- Special Celebration: Its complexity and time in barrels make it the ideal wine to grace weddings, anniversaries, banquets, and important gala dinners.
- Family Meal: A sumptuous option to share at large Sunday gatherings or December festivities around elaborate and baked dishes.
frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What is the specific origin and winery of this red wine?
This distinguished Crianza red is produced by the prestigious and award-winning Bodegas Príncipe de Viana. Its specific origin strictly belongs to selected vineyards protected under the D.O. Navarra Designation of Origin, in Spain.
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
The Príncipe de Viana Pleno Crianza is a wine with a strictly dry profile. It has complex spicy and fruity notes, but its fermentation is complete, delivering a palate with no residual sugars, deep, structured, and very balanced.
Does this Crianza red require decanting?
Due to its 12 months of maturation in barrels and subsequent aging in the bottle, it is strongly recommended to decant or aerate it 20 to 30 minutes before consumption. This allows the wine to open up properly, dissipate reduction notes, and express its full spicy complexity.
What is the aging potential of this wine in a cellar?
Thanks to its excellent tannic structure provided by Cabernet Sauvignon and oak, this Crianza has an aging potential of 3 to 5 years under optimal conditions (controlled temperature and absence of light), where it will continue to round out and gain aromatic finesse.
