2001 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Grape Varieties Viura, Malvasia
Viura90%
Malvasia10%
Drinking Window 10 years
Classification DOCa Rioja
Region Rioja
Soil Alluvial clay with limestone
Harvest Dates White-grape picking began 8 October 2001; red-grape picking began 15 October; the overall harvest concluded 29 October after 21 days. These are harvest-campaign dates, not a proven picking span for this wine alone.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels old oak vats with natural yeasts
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date July 2012
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents fresh egg whites
Production Volume 11,000 bottles
Bottles11,000
Tasting Notes Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate issue 251 (October 2020): diesel, mushroom, citrus, honey, noticeable oak, rancid nuts, spice, forest floor, and a bitter, salty finish; complex, layered, nuanced and intense.
Food Pairing Fish prepared boiled, fried or grilled; white meats; and dishes with strong sauces.
Critics Ratings 99
Vintages
1996 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Mostly Viura with approximately 10% Malvasía Riojana; the source does not state an exact Viura percentage.
Region Rioja
Production Volume 6,451 bottles
Bottles6,451
Tasting Notes Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate issue 218 (April 2015): subtle, comparatively restrained and light, requiring bottle age to develop greater complexity.
Critics Ratings 95
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