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)
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Avda. de Vizcaya, 3. 26200 Haro. La Rioja
Phone
941.310.244
Email