Tasting note
A dark ruby shade with an intense, complex nose of ripe black fruit, coconut, and mocha notes, layered with oak and balsamic hints. The palate is full-bodied with mellow tannins, subtle spice, and a touch of eucalyptus, showcasing rich fruit and a strong sense of origin.
Viticulture
Fundamentally clayey-limestone. Plots in Rioja Alta with ferrous subsoil and Rioja Alavesa with limestone origin.Selection of old vineyards from Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. Low yields, less than 5,000 kg/ha.Harvesting by hand, meticulously deciding the optimum harvesting time for each plot and each variety.
Vinification
Bunches are carefully destemmed, fermented at controlled temperatures, and macerated to extract deep color, aroma, and smooth tannins. Malo-lactic fermentation occurs in oak barrels and steel tanks, followed by 20 months in French oak barrels, with racking every 5 months and 2 years of aging before release.
Food Match
Pork, veal, beef and poultry, semi cured and cured cheeses , roasted fish and roasted vegetables.