Tempranillo
Tasting Notes
Bright, clear cherry red in color, this wine shows vibrant aromas of red fruit, ripe plum, and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is structured yet fresh, with a juicy, persistent finish that is both serious and highly drinkable, pairing well with grilled lamb, roasted chicken, charcuterie, mushroom risotto, or herb-driven eggplant dishes.
Vineyards
Sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Viñas de Briñas, between Briñas (Rioja Alta) and Labastida (Rioja Alavesa), these parcels sit at 440–550 meters on gentle slopes and terraces. Vines average 50 years of age, with some dating back to the 1950s, and are planted in limestone soils with clay and sand, low in organic matter. The climate is Oceanic Mediterranean with Atlantic and continental influences, supporting balanced ripening of 100% Tempranillo. The 2018 vintage, rated “Good,” followed a challenging frost-affected 2017 and delivered a generous crop of high-quality fruit.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested into small crates, the grapes undergo cold maceration followed by a 21-day spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with daily pump-overs to enhance extraction and color. The wine is aged for an average of 18 months in a combination of 225-liter barrels and new 500-liter French oak vats, with a portion retained in concrete and granite tanks to preserve freshness, before final blending.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2018
- Alcohol:
- 14%
- Region:
- Rioja
- RS:
- 2G/L
- Varietals:
- 100% Tempranillo
- PH:
- 3.6
- TA:
- 5G/L
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