2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 86% Tempranillo; 14% Graciano
Classification D.O.Ca. Rioja
Region Rioja
Harvest Dates Harvest began 22 September 2021 and ended 20 October 2021
Vine Age Old vines; selected plants from the oldest vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled French-oak vats; French-oak barrels for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Fining Agents Egg albumin
Production Details Hand-harvested with a sorting table; fermented under temperature control in French-oak vats; malolactic fermentation took place in French-oak barrels; matured for 8 months in 100% new French-oak barrels; stabilized by natural methods and clarified with egg albumin.
Tasting Notes Deep, nearly impenetrable dark-cherry color; intense red and black fruit, blackberry, blueberry, sloe, damp earth, clove, cinnamon, black pepper and violet; enveloping, silky and fresh with a very long finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 88% Tempranillo; 12% Graciano
Classification D.O.Ca. Rioja
Region Rioja
Vine Age Old vines
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled French-oak vats; French-oak barrels for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Fining Agents Egg albumin
Production Details Clusters were selected from several plots, informed by the producer's research into tannin and anthocyanin polymerization. Grapes were hand-harvested and passed over a sorting table; fermentation occurred in temperature-controlled French-oak vats, followed by malolactic fermentation in French-oak barrels; the wine matured for 8 months in 100% new French-oak barrels, was naturally stabilized and clarified with egg albumin.
Tasting Notes Deep cherry color with a dark-red rim; intense black and red berries, damp earth, cocoa, chocolate, violets and mineral notes; voluminous yet fresh and light, with fine tannins.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 89% Tempranillo; 12% Graciano (producer figures total 101%)
Classification D.O.Ca. Rioja
Region Rioja
Vine Age Old vines
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled French-oak vats; French-oak barrels for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Fining Agents Egg albumin
Production Details Clusters were selected from several plots, informed by the producer's research into tannin and anthocyanin polymerization. Grapes were hand-harvested and passed over a sorting table; fermentation occurred in temperature-controlled French-oak vats, followed by malolactic fermentation in French-oak barrels; the wine matured for 8 months in 100% new French-oak barrels, was naturally stabilized and clarified with egg albumin.
Tasting Notes Intense cherry-red color; black fruit with red-fruit highlights, damp earth, violet, clove, black pepper, cocoa and licorice; full yet airy, fresh and elegant, with very fine tannins and a long finish.
Food Pairing Spoon dishes and meats
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 89% Tempranillo; 11% Graciano
Classification D.O.Ca. Rioja
Region Rioja
Vine Age Old vines
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled French-oak vats; French-oak barrels for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Fining Agents Egg albumin
Production Details Clusters were selected from several plots, informed by the producer's research into tannin and anthocyanin polymerization. Grapes were hand-harvested and passed over a sorting table; fermentation occurred in temperature-controlled French-oak vats, followed by malolactic fermentation in French-oak barrels; the wine matured for 8 months in 100% new French-oak barrels, was naturally stabilized and clarified with egg albumin.
Tasting Notes Nearly impenetrable color; smoke, damp earth, small black and red fruits and flowers; powerful and voluminous yet delicate, with licorice, chocolate, mint, fine tannins and a long fresh finish.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Avda. de Vizcaya 5, Barrio de La Estación, 26200 Haro (La Rioja), Spain
Phone
+34 941 30 30 01
Email
Owner
Mario Rotllant Solá
Cellarmaster
Esperanza Tomás Pérez