2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 57% Tempranillo, 38% Garnacha, 5% other indigenous grapes
Region Rioja
Soil Calcareous clay marl on miocene limestone bedrock
Sites Portillo, Arceriano, El Espino, Alto Pangua, El Paredón and San Esteban
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details The wine came from 4.9 hectares of vineyards at 634–702 meters, with vines 30–90 years old. Grapes were hand-harvested in small crates. The growers practiced organic farming, and the wine matured for 12 months in oak barrels of various provenance, sizes and ages.
Tasting Notes Highly aromatic and Atlantic in profile, with a taut structure, garrigue character and an austere, mountain-influenced expression
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 57% Tempranillo, 38% Garnacha, 5% other grapes
Drinking Window Through 2030
Classification DOCa Rioja
Region Rioja
Soil High-altitude calcareous-clay soils with abundant stones derived from limestone bedrock and slope debris
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Aged for 12 months in barrels of different volumes.
Tasting Notes Deep cherry red; intense and fragrant, with floral, herbal and spicy notes and blueberry preserve; structured and intense on the palate, with mature tannins and a fresh, persistent mineral finish
Food Pairing Pastrami sandwich with wholegrain mustard and pickles; beef tacos with chipotle and pickled onion; creamy pumpkin rice with smoked Idiazábal; or a gourmet lamb burger with Mediterranean herbs
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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