Rioja, Vino Rosado

Spain
La Rioja
2020

70% Garnacha 30% Tempranillo fromo 30+ year old, bush-pruned vineyards located in the Najerilla Valley, in the Rioja Alta. Calcareous clay soils with a slightly higher iron percentage than in the rest of the district. The grapes were destemmed and taken to a stainless steel vat, where must was bled (saignée) for about 24 hours and racked. The juice was taken to 225 and 500 liter French-oak used barrels, where it fermented and stayed for another 30+ months.

94 points
"A little deeper and probably more lactic than the 2019, but a little less exuberant. There are more dried herbs and minerals, with dried grapefruit and a touch of Aperol. Unique in style, which makes you think of a young Lopez de Heredia rosado (and you wouldn't be surprised if you find who makes this). Textured, full and harmonious despite higher alcohol. Cheerful and unassuming at the same time. Drink from 2025."
James Suckling,
James Suckling

SKU/Code: 
DB3646-20
Product Line: 
California Portfolio
Wine
Rosé
Varietal: 
Garnacha
Farming Type: 
Sustainable
Shelf Talker Score (number): 
94