VIÑAS JOVENES

 GRAPE: Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha

APPELLATION: Rioja DOCa

VINIFICATION: 
Fermentation takes place in small vats of stainless steel at controlled temperature.
As usual, we prioritize elegance over strength. Aged 12 months in second-use barrels which previously contained our Reserva, made with American oak staves and French oak heads. We top each barrel after six weeks to minimize its oxidation. The wine was then bottled resting 12 months before release.

TASTING NOTES:

Cherry red color. Intense fresh red fruit (currants and cherries), with hints of spices (cinnamon and liquorice ) and a balsamic background. Very balanced on the palate, with a predominance of fruit on a background of fine and light wood.

FOOD PAIRING: Perfect to pair with Iberic bellota Jamon roasted lamb grilled chicken Manchego cheese pork beef pastrami, barbecue.

RATINGS HISTORY:

  • 92 R.Parker (WA) , vntg 2023
  • 92 Tim Atkin , vntg 2023
  • 91 Tim Atkin , vntg 2022, 2021
  • 91+ R. Parker (WA) , vntg 2022
  • 91 Vinous , vntg 2020
  • 91 R.Parker (WA) , vntg 2020

Tech Sheet:

PRODUCER: Briones, in the heart of the Rioja Alta, gathered all the conditions I was looking for: old steep vineyards of Tempranillo grapes, chalky soil and a climate showing a marked Atlantic influence. Declared a town of historic artistic merit, Briones is where we decided to site our bodega.

Now as one of the smallest wineries in Spain, our wines are among the most prestigious in the country.