Crianza
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled pork chops, cured Spanish cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Averys of Bristol has a centuries-old tradition of sourcing exceptional wines to bottle under their own historic label. For their Rioja Crianza, they collaborate with established growers in Spain's premier wine region, selecting parcels that embody the classic, fruit-forward yet structured character of Rioja. This Crianza style undergoes traditional aging—spending at least one year in oak casks followed by further refinement in the bottle. This process tempers the vibrant red fruit of the Tempranillo grape with subtle notes of vanilla, sweet spice, and toasted oak. The result is a testament to the historic connection between British merchants and the cellars of Rioja, delivering an elegant, accessible, and deeply traditional expression of the region.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in Bristol in 1793, Averys is one of the United Kingdom's oldest and most historic independent wine merchants and négociant houses. Throughout the twentieth century, under the visionary leadership of Ronald Avery and subsequently his son John Avery MW, the firm cemented an international reputation as an adventurous pioneer. Averys was among the very first British merchants to champion Bordeaux's Right Bank estates—introducing Château Pétrus to the UK market—and broke early ground importing nascent New World benchmarks from California and Australia. Operating as a négociant selector, Averys partners closely with family-owned domaines across classic European appellations including Champagne, Burgundy, the Loire, Pfalz, and Rioja. Across its diverse portfolio, the merchant prioritizes expressive varietal clarity, classic regional typicity, and balanced viticulture. Benchmark own-label releases like their Special Cuvée Brut Champagne, Fine White Burgundy, and Fine Riesling showcase Averys' enduring cellar heritage and palate for authentic terroir-driven wines.
🍇 Grapes
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo