Rioja, Chianti, Bordeaux - How to Tell?

Episode #40 of the Tasting with Julien series where Julien Miquel tastes 3 Classic European wine styles from Bordeaux, France, Rioja, Spain, and Chianti Classico, Italy.
Tasting and reviewing these 3 vinos reveals the typical style of 3 of the most important and famous wine regions in the world.
The wines tasted blind include:
- Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2014
$23-$25 - Tempranillo/ Graciano/ Mazuelo
made from grapes from Tempranillo vines planted before 1970's, grown in the best clay-limestone soils of the Rioja Alavesa.
The Graciano and Mazuelo varieties, whose presence in the blend does not exceed 10%, provide crispness and a lively colour.
Riscal reservas spend around 2 years in American Oak barrels, producing a wine which corresponds to the classic Rioja style

- Chateau Croix Mouton Bordeaux Supérieur 2014
$20 98% MERLOT / 2% CABERNET FRANC
Malolactic fermentation in barrels and in vats with staves.
Ageing:Coopers: Demptos: 40 %, Darnajou: 40 %, Remond: 20%
Maturing on lees during 3-4 months. No fining prior to bottling

- Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2013
Predominantly Sangiovese + Cabernet
After the malolactic fermentation, which took place in stainless steel tanks for the Sangiovese and in oak barrels for the Cabernet.
A master blend of the wine was made and went in big barrels and partially in small barrels of Hungarian oak until Spring. The wine was bottled in June 2015 (6-8 months).

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