Produced from 30-year-old vines on sandy-clay limestone soils near the Ebro River, this wine underwent fermentation in stainless steel with native yeasts and 12 months' barrel aging (40% new French oak, 30% used French, 5% American, 25% tank), followed by 18 months in bottle. The 2021 vintage, marked by rain, mild temperatures, and some hail, yields 14% alcohol, pH 3.7, and 4.7 g/L acidity for a fine-grained, chalky texture emphasizing smoothness over extraction. A production of 222,532 bottles highlights its approachable style from this cooler Rioja year.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Ripe red fruits like cherries and raspberries dominate, joined by black fruits, violets, graphite, pink pepper, plums, tapenade, dark spices, red pepper, and herbal accents.
Palate
Silky medium body with ample fruit, fine-grained chalky tannins, mountain herbs, white pepper, mineral undertones, and excellent balance from the Atlantic freshness.
Finish
Elegant, lengthy, and round with spiced strawberries, cherries, and softened tannins providing persistence.
Awards and Accolades
95/100 Robert Parker (Luis Gutiérrez)
92/100 James Suckling
93/100 Decanter
Serving and Cellaring
Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux glass; decant 1 hour prior. Approachable from 2025 yet balanced for aging through 2035+.
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