2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.62
Grape Varieties 73% Tempranillo; 17% Graciano; 6% Garnacha; 2% other indigenous grapes (published percentages total 98%)
Region Rioja
Soil Calcareous clay marl on miocene limestone
Sites Armentari; Trépanos; El Fustal; Chulato; La Lara
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Three hectares of grower-partner vineyards; elevation 494–528 m; vines 40–90 years old; hand-harvested in small crates; practicing organic farming; aged for 12 months in oak barrels of various provenance, sizes and ages. A Wine Advocate note reports “5.44 grams of acidity,” but neither a per-volume unit nor acid-equivalent basis is stated, so it is retained contextually rather than mapped to total_acidity_gl.
Tasting Notes Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: blood and iron, serious, medium-to-full-bodied, very fine tannins, fresh and balanced.
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 73% Tempranillo; 17% Graciano; 6% Garnacha; 2% other indigenous grapes (published percentages total 98%)
Drinking Window Better after 2025 (James Suckling)
Region Rioja
Soil Marl and limestone
Production Details The wine came from three hectares of vineyards between Remelluri and Ostatu, owned by the Marqués de Legarda and Bodegas de la Real Divisa. Vinous reports maturation for 12 months in various sizes of oak vats.
Tasting Notes James Suckling: blackberry, black cherry, perfume and peach; full and rich, with powerful tannins, brightness and a fresh finish. Vinous: minty wild herbs, delicate red fruit, dry and juicy, with supple chalky tannins.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Carretera Rivas de Tereso, s/n, 01330 Labastida/Bastida, Álava, Spain
Phone
+34 945 331 801
Email
Owner
Rodríguez Family (Telmo and Amaia Rodríguez)
Cellarmaster
Telmo Rodríguez