Gómez Cruzado Rioja El Predilecto presents an abundance of cherry and berry aromas, accompanied by a subtle undercurrent of liquorice. On the palate, a medley of plum, bramble and woodland flavours join forces with elegant tannins to provide a rich, lengthy finish.

In a Special Report on Rioja for 2023 by Tim Atkin MW one of the foremost Wine Critics  Gómez Cruzado Rioja Predilecto was awarded 93pts.  "El Predilecto is a new wine from the brilliant David Gonzalez, showcasing the unwooded delights of Garnacha and 35% Tempranillo from the coller Alto Najerilla and Samaniego."

Vineyard and Winery

Produced from grapes cultivated in the highest parts of the Ebro valley. Predominantly Garncaha (65%) from Alto Nejerilla, in the area between the towns of Badarán, Cordovin and Cárdenas where the vines grow in red ferrous clay soils; and Tempranillo (35%) from Samaniego, and the white limestone soils of Sierra Cantabria. Hand-harvested into 200kg crates with a selection of bunches at the winery. Garnacha and Tempranillo are destemmed and vinified separately. They undergo cold fermentation with native yeasts, and a short maceration. Then the two wines are assembled and refined in concrete for around 5 months.