The nose has warm spice, ripe plum and cherry aromas while the palate is richly flavoured and substantial with black fruit and a smoky, spicy character from time in oak. Well-balanced, fruity and approachable.
The fruit is harvested in early October from vineyards in Rioja Alta. Vines on average 15-20 years old. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 25-30° C with twice daily pumpovers. After 12 days fermentation on the skins the wine is gently pressed and racked to stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation. The wine is then racked to a mixture of American and French oak barrels for 4-6 months maturation.
2007 Vintage: Sommelier Wine Awards 2010 - Silver list
2007 Vintage: IWSC 2010 - Silver
2007 Vintage: IWC 2010 - Bronze
2007 Vintage: Decanter World Wine Awards 2010 - Bronze
2008 Vintage: "With good fruit character on the nose, there are juicy fruits on the palate with gentle spiciness and fine, drying tannins. 'Young but good,'said an approving Sara Bachiorri." Sommelier Wine Awards 2011, Judges Comments
2007 Vintage: "Deep aromas of blackberry and spice on a soft, plummy palate with a smooth finish." Decanter World Wine Awards Judges Comments,Decanter magazine , October 2010
2007 Vintage: "A clean, modern and simple Rioja with floral notes, spice and chocolate. Soft and juicy." Sommelier Wine Awards 2010, Judges comments