Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $48.15Original €42.85≈ £36.20 | tienda.riojalta.com ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Tinta del País
Region Ribera del Duero
Soil Sandy loam; dry, Low-fertility slopes with gentle erosion
Elevation 830.0 meters
Orientation North–South
Sites 100% Parcel El Otero, 7.5 hectares, Anguix (Burgos)
Fermentation Vessels New French-oak barrels for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2023
Production Details Early-morning picking was followed by one week of natural cold pre-fermentation maceration. Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation lasted 16 days. Malolactic fermentation took 92 days in new French-oak barrels with weekly bâtonnage of the lees. Selected barrels then matured for 16 months in new French oak with two traditional rackings. The sheet also reports volatile acidity of 0.62 g/L, IPT 89, a serving range of 16–18°C, and an officially rated Excellent vintage.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby; ripe fruit, blackcurrant and blueberry; mocha, clove, vanilla, nutmeg and subtle mint; structured and balanced with soft, rounded tannins and a balsamic, spicy finish
Food Pairing Roasted vegetables, red meat, roast lamb, suckling pig and mature regional cheeses
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Tinta del País
Region Ribera del Duero
Soil Clay-silt; dry, Low-fertility slopes with gentle erosion
Elevation 850.0 meters
Harvest Dates Harvest began 14 October 2019
Sites 100% Parcel El Otero, Anguix (Burgos)
Fermentation Vessels French-oak barrels for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date March 2022
Serving Temperature 17°C · 63°F
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested into 20 kg boxes and passed through optical selection. Cold maceration lasted one week. Malolactic fermentation lasted 72 days in French-oak barrels with weekly bâtonnage of fine lees. The wine matured for 16 months in French barrels with two manual rackings; the best 85 barrels formed the bottled selection.
Tasting Notes Deep cherry and garnet; ripe blackberry and blackcurrant; tobacco leaf, white pepper, nutmeg, liquorice, mineral notes, cedar, mocha and coffee; broad, fleshy and balanced
Food Pairing Roasted vegetables, red meat, roast lamb, suckling pig and mature regional cheeses
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Total Acidity 4.6 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Tinta del País
Region Ribera del Duero
Soil Dry, Low-fertility site on gently eroded slopes
Harvest Dates Harvest began 11 October 2018
Sites 100% Finca El Otero, Anguix (Burgos)
Fermentation Vessels New French-oak barrels for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 8 days
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date June 2020
Production Details Early-morning picking preceded eight days of natural cold maceration. Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation lasted 18 days. Malolactic fermentation took 87 days in new French-oak barrels with weekly lees bâtonnage. Selected barrels matured for 16 months in new French oak with two traditional rackings. The sheet also reports volatile acidity of 0.58 g/L and IPT 82.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby; black fruit, blueberry and blackcurrant; forest floor, toast, toffee, coffee, liquorice, clove, vanilla and cedar; fresh, balanced and creamy with mature tannins
Food Pairing Red meat, roast lamb and well-matured cheeses
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Tinta del País
Region Ribera del Duero
Soil Dry, Low-fertility site on gently eroded slopes
Harvest Dates 17 October 2016
Sites 100% Finca El Otero, Anguix (Burgos)
Fermentation Vessels Tanks for alcoholic fermentation; new French-oak barrels for malolactic fermentation
Maceration 3 days
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2018
Production Details Grapes were picked into 20 kg boxes, selected, gently destemmed and crushed. Alcoholic fermentation in tanks lasted 14 days. Malolactic fermentation took 62 days in new French-oak barrels with weekly lees bâtonnage. Selected barrels matured for 16 months in new French oak with two traditional rackings. The sheet also reports IPT 75.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby and garnet; blackcurrant, black cherry and stewed plum; white pepper, liquorice, fennel, pastry, coffee and cedar; fresh, full and powerful with elegant tannins
Food Pairing Red meat, roast lamb and well-matured cheeses
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2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 4 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Tinta del País
Region Ribera del Duero
Soil Dry, Low-fertility site on gently eroded slopes
Sites 100% Finca El Otero, Anguix (Burgos)
Fermentation Vessels New French-oak barrels for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 8 days
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date June 2016
Serving Temperature 17°C · 63°F
Production Details Early-morning picking was followed by eight days of natural cold maceration. Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation lasted 15 days. Malolactic fermentation took three months in new French-oak barrels with weekly lees bâtonnage. Selected barrels matured for 16 months in new French oak with two traditional rackings. The sheet also reports volatile acidity of 0.70 g/L as acetic acid and IPT 85.
Tasting Notes Deep black-cherry colour; stewed black fruit, forest floor, anise, spice, pastry, coffee, toffee, mocha and black liquorice; structured and powerful with mature tannins
Food Pairing Red meat, roast lamb and well-matured cheeses
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2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Tinta del País
Region Ribera del Duero
Soil Dry, Low-fertility site on gently eroded slopes
Sites 100% Finca El Otero, 7.5 hectares, Anguix (Burgos)
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2010 Technical Specifications
Region Ribera del Duero
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2009 Technical Specifications
Region Ribera del Duero
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2006 Technical Specifications
Region Ribera del Duero
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Av. de Vizcaya, 8, 26200 Haro, La Rioja, Spain
Phone
+34 941 31 03 46
Email
Owner
La Rioja Alta, S.A. Group
Cellarmaster
Julio Sáenz