2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.3
Grape Varieties Viura with 10% Malvasía Riojana; the exact 2014 note does not state the Viura percentage
Drinking Window 2025-2045
Region Rioja
Soil White soils with abundant rocks
Vine Age 63
Fermentation Vessels ancient oak vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types well-seasoned neutral American oak barrels
Bottling Date December 2022
Production Volume 18,000 bottles
Bottles18,000
Production Details The 2014 wine matured in barrel for six years, possibly longer. The source reports 6.6 grams of acidity without stating the volume or acid-equivalent basis, so this is not proposed as total_acidity_gl.
Tasting Notes Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, February 2025: luminous golden colour; smoky, toasted and spicy aromas with mushroom, earth, pollen and herbal-tea nuances; pungent, medium-bodied palate; long, savoury, saline, umami-like, dry and chalky finish.
Critics Ratings 96
Vintages
2004 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Grape Varieties Viura, Malvasia Riojana
Viura90%
Malvasia Riojana10%
Drinking Window 2017-2040+
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Alluvial clay with high proportion of limestone
Grapes Picked mid-October
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Viña Tondonia
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Crushed Without Skin Contact
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottle Aging 5 years
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types American oak barrels (predominantly old oak)
Barrel Size American oak barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date 2011 (mid-year)
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents fresh egg whites
Closure Cork
Production Details Grapes from Viña Tondonia vineyard. Harvested mid-October. Spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts. 6 years aging in predominantly old American oak barrels, then bottled unfiltered in 2011. Further 5-6 years bottle aging before release. Fined with fresh egg whites only.
Certifications DOC Rioja (Denominación de Origen Calificada)
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| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1152553 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Avda. de Vizcaya, 3. 26200 Haro. La Rioja
Phone
941.310.244