Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $28.09Original €25.00≈ £21.12 | tienda.riojalta.com ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties 95% Tempranillo; 5% combined Mazuelo, Graciano, Garnacha and Viura
Region Rioja
Soil Calcareous and loam-silt soils in the viñedos artesanales parcels at elvillar
Elevation 630.0 meters
Orientation North–South
Sites Martelo, Camino de la Iglesia and Altos de Las Cuevas vineyards near the winery, supplemented for the first time by Viñedos Artesanales fruit from Elvillar, Álava
Maceration 5 days
Oak Types American oak and French oak
Bottling Date June 2024
Production Details The Torre de Oña vineyards are over 60 years old and the Elvillar Viñedos Artesanales are over 80 years old. Fruit was hand harvested into 20 kg boxes, refrigerated at the winery to 4°C, destemmed and optically sorted. Five days of prefermentative cold maceration took place below 9°C. After alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation lasted two months in new American- and French-oak barrels with weekly bâtonnage. Maturation lasted 24 months in 80% American- and 20% French-oak barrels with four traditional rackings, followed by six months in tank. The analysis also reports volatile acidity of 0.77 g/L as acetic acid and IPT 60. Recommended serving temperature is a range of 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Bright ruby red with a broad pink rim; woodland, cherry, blackberry, raspberry and red-cranberry aromas, followed by clove, black pepper, vanilla, shortbread and liquorice; fresh, balanced and structured, with sweet silky tannins and a long, enveloping finish
Food Pairing Stewed and roasted meats, game and cured sausages
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 95% Tempranillo; 5% combined Mazuelo, Garnacha and Viura
Region Rioja
Elevation 630.0 meters
Orientation North–South
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 15 October 2019
Sites Finca Martelo vineyard, Torre de Oña, Rioja Alavesa
Fermentation Vessels Tanks for alcoholic fermentation; new American- and French-oak barrels for malolactic fermentation
Maceration 5 days
Oak Types American oak and French oak
Bottling Date April 2022
Serving Temperature 17°C · 63°F
Production Details The vineyard was over 60 years old. Selected fruit was hand harvested into 20 kg boxes and refrigerated at the winery, then destemmed and held for five days below 10°C for prefermentative cold maceration. Following alcoholic fermentation in tanks, malolactic fermentation occurred in new American- and French-oak barrels with weekly bâtonnage. The wine matured for 24 months in 80% American- and 20% French-oak barrels with four manual rackings, then remained eight months in tank before final blending and bottling. The analytical panel also reports IPT 65.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby with a bright pink rim; wild strawberry, raspberry and blackberry, followed by pepper, cedar, liquorice and pastry; vibrant, fresh and elegant, with a fleshy finish recalling red fruit and spice
Food Pairing Stewed and roasted meats, game and cured sausages
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 95% Tempranillo; 5% combined Mazuelo, Garnacha and Viura
Region Rioja
Elevation 630.0 meters
Orientation North–South
Sites Finca Martelo vineyard, Torre de Oña, Rioja Alavesa
Maceration 7 days
Oak Types American oak and French oak
Bottling Date June 2020
Serving Temperature 17°C · 63°F
Production Details The vineyard was over 60 years old. Grapes were hand picked into 20 kg boxes, refrigerated at the winery, destemmed and crushed, then held for seven days below 10°C for prefermentative cold maceration. Malolactic fermentation lasted 98 days in new American- and French-oak barrels with weekly bâtonnage. The wine matured for 24 months in 80% American- and 20% French-oak barrels with four traditional rackings, then spent six months in tank before bottling. The analytical panel also reports IPT 69.
Tasting Notes Intense bright ruby with a pink rim; raspberry, blueberry and blackberry, followed by balsamic notes, liquorice, clove, pepper and pastry; elegant and balanced, with freshness, refined tannins and a long red-fruit-and-spice finish
Food Pairing Stewed and roasted meats, game and cured sausages
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.75 g/L
Grape Varieties 94% Tempranillo; 6% combined Mazuelo, Garnacha and Viura
Region Rioja
Orientation North–South
Sites Martelo, Camino de la Iglesia and Las Cuevas vineyards
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 7 days
Oak Types American oak and French oak
Bottling Date January 2019
Production Details The selected vineyards were over 60 years old. Grapes were collected in 20 kg boxes, refrigerated to 4°C, destemmed and crushed, then held for seven days below 10°C for prefermentative cold maceration. The entire wine completed malolactic fermentation over 64 days in new American- and French-oak barrels with weekly bâtonnage. Maturation lasted 24 months in 80% American- and 20% French-oak barrels with four traditional rackings, followed by eight months in tank. The analytical panel also reports IPT 74.
Tasting Notes Intense bright ruby with a pink rim; ripe fruit, wild strawberry, redcurrant and red cherry, with pastry, shortbread, vanilla, liquorice and pepper; balanced and fresh, with sweet silky tannins and an enveloping finish
Food Pairing Stewed and roasted meats, game and cured sausages
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2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Grape Varieties 95% Tempranillo; 5% combined Mazuelo, Garnacha and Viura
Region Rioja
Orientation North–South
Harvest Dates Harvest took place during the first week of October 2014
Sites Martelo, Camino de la Iglesia and Las Cuevas vineyards
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 9 days
Oak Types American oak and French oak
Bottling Date July 2017
Production Details The vineyards were over 60 years old. Grapes were collected in 20 kg boxes, refrigerated to 4°C, destemmed and crushed, then held for nine days below 10°C for prefermentative cold maceration. The entire wine completed malolactic fermentation over 96 days in new American- and French-oak barrels with weekly bâtonnage. Maturation lasted 24 months in 80% American- and 20% French-oak barrels with four traditional rackings. The analytical panel also reports IPT 72.
Tasting Notes Intense clean ruby with a garnet rim; red fruit, raspberry, cherry and red cranberry around balsamic and spicy notes of vanilla, liquorice, dark chocolate and clove; fresh and balanced, with silky tannins and a long finish
Food Pairing Stewed and roasted meats, game and cured sausages
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2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.1 g/L
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Predominantly Tempranillo, complemented by Mazuelo, Garnacha and Viura; percentages not stated
Region Rioja
Orientation North–South
Sites Martelo, Camino de la Iglesia, Altos de Valecilla and Las Cuevas vineyards
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 5 days
Oak Types American oak and French oak
Bottling Date March 2016
Serving Temperature 17°C · 63°F
Production Details The selected vineyards were over 60 years old. Grapes were collected in 20 kg boxes, refrigerated to 4°C, destemmed and crushed, then held for five days below 10°C for prefermentative cold maceration. The entire wine completed malolactic fermentation over 78 days in new American- and French-oak barrels with weekly bâtonnage. Maturation lasted 24 months in 80% American- and 20% French-oak barrels with four traditional rackings.
Tasting Notes Intense garnet; pronounced forest-fruit and blackberry aromas with balsamic undertones; structured and balanced, with good acidity, elegant tannins and a long fruity, balsamic finish
Food Pairing Stewed and roasted meats, game and cured sausages
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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