Description
25 months in 225-liter barrels of different finegrained French (60%) and American oaks (40%).
Grapes are strictly selected and hand-picked at our most iconic family-owned plots in Rioja Alavesa: La Recaja (Tempranillo planted in 1979), Balcón de Pilatos (Maturana) and Las Seis Alhajas (Graciano). It displays a bright and deep bigarreau cherry colour.
Intense aromas of black fruit and fresh licorice, with balsamic notes and subtle spices like clove, with a background of tobacco leaf and cedar.
On the palate, it is balanced, with a silky entry and hints of fresh spices and licorice. Structured, with vibrant acidity and a very elegant and saline finish characteristic of the limestone soils from which it comes.
Its spicy notes are perfect to combine with sophisticated dishes with many nuances of flavor, such as stewed meats and fish in sauce. Cured and mature cheeses are also an ideal pairing. It goes perfectly with the creaminess of mushroom risottos.
ACCOLADES
96 points Wine Enthusiast
2024 International Wine Review
2024 93 points Tim Atkin
2023 92 points James Suckling 2023
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