Name: Marqués del Norte Marqués del Norte
Brand: Marqués del Norte

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Marqués del Norte Rioja Crianza 2022 is an ASDA Extra Special own-label Tempranillo-based red wine sourced from the Rioja DOCa region of northern Spain. It is bottled by V.A.S.C. in Aldeanueva de Ebro and undergoes a minimum of 12 months maturation in oak, following classic Crianza regulations. The wine represents excellent value for a quality-tier supermarket Rioja, sitting within a broader Marqués del Norte range that spans Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva tiers.

V.A.S.C. (Viñedos de Aldeanueva Sociedad Cooperativa) / ASDA Extra Special (own-label)

Marqués del Norte is an ASDA Extra Special own-label brand, with the Crianza bottled by V.A.S.C. (Viñedos de Aldeanueva), a large cooperative based in Aldeanueva de Ebro in the Rioja Oriental. The cooperative, founded in 1955, is one of the largest wine-producing entities in La Rioja and supplies wines to major UK retailers under various labels.

Blend

100% Tempranillo

Tasting Profile

A smooth, fruit-forward Rioja with ripe red summer berries, smoky and toasty oak throughout, and a hint of dark chocolate and spice on the textured, lingering finish.

Region

Rioja is one of Spain's most prestigious wine regions and one of only two classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. It is famous for producing oak-matured reds based primarily on the Tempranillo grape, with a Crianza requiring a minimum of 12 months in oak barrels.

Price Context

Typically retails at around £8–£10 at ASDA in the UK; the Gran Reserva tier of the same brand is usually priced around £12.50–£13.50.

Food Pairings

🥩 Roast lamb🥘 Paella🍖 Grilled meats🧆 Tapas dishes🧀 Aged Spanish cheeses

Critic Scores

International Wine Challenge International Wine & Spirit Competition International Wine & Spirit Competition