GRAPE: Tempranillo 96% Graciano 6%

APPELLATION: Rioja DOCa

VINIFICATION: 

Hand-picked grapes were transported in small crates to the winery in optimal condition and rechecked on the sorting table. No pre- or post-maceration: gentle, controlled fermentation in small vats preserves vineyard aromas and flavors. Malolactic fermentation in new oak. Aged two years in 28 barrels (70% new) by Murúa, with American oak staves and French oak heads. Racked every six months and topped every six weeks to reduce oxidation.

TASTING NOTES:

It presents an attractive garnet color very clean and bright. The nose is dominated by notos of ripe red and black fruits combined with other nuances more subtle sweets, pastries and toasted fruit of its long aging in barrel. Wide and very tasty with firm tannins and a long finish.

FOOD PAIRING:

An excellent red wine for dishes of roasted red meats, legumes and stews. It also combines very well with startes of sausages, ham, Iberian and cured cheeses.

RATINGS HISTORY:

   

• 93+ R. Parker (WA) , 2020
• 94 Tim Atkin , vntg 2020, 2019
• 93 Vinous , vntg 2019
• 93 Robert Parker (WA) , 2019
• 93 Tim Atkin , vntg 2018
• 94 Robert Parker (WA) , vntg 2018
• 94 Tim Atkin , 2019
• 93 Vinous , 2019