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David Sampedro, winemaker
David Sampedro, winemaker
Country of Origin: Spain
Location: Rioja
People: Don Sancho Londono, Owner | David Sampedro, Winemaker
Supplier: http://www.oleimports.com


Bodegas Don Sancho Londoño in Hormilla, (La Rioja) currently owns 900 acres of vines within the Rioja DO (Zone 3), in and around the town of Hormilla. Various vineyards with diverse soil types, help its wines to achieve a superior degree of flavor complexity.

The vineyards encompass the sub-regions of Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. The combination of the two microclimates, makes wines that have three primary virtues; fruit concentration, a sensation of freshness and polished ripe tannins.

What makes Cortijo wines unique? Bodegas DS Londoño has a variety of vineyards, allowing the talented and gifted David Sampedro to select from the finest grapes for Cortijo. Simple yet thoroughly satisfying 'easy drinking' wines for everyday consumption with intense fruit driven character, bright aromatics, supple tannins and well-balanced structure. This level of quality at this price point is virtually impossible to find in Rioja.

About David Sampedro: David's identity cannot be fully understood without an understanding of his commitment to the Graciano grape. In fact, he is most known in Spain as "el Hombre del Graciano," the Graciano man! His passion for Graciano has led David to rediscover many abandoned and unwanted Graciano vineyards from many local growers who believed that Tempranillo was the key of Rioja's success. Nothing could be further from the truth; today many iconic producers in the Rioja appellation are seeking David's "friendship" in order to gain access to the treasures he possesses. Rioja producers have come to realize that Graciano is an imperative element in the Rioja blend.

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Reviews
Cortijo 2012 Tinto (Tempranillo), Rioja DOCa
Rating: 89

(100% tempranillo; fermented in stainless steel followed by two months in small French oak barrels): Vivid ruby. Jammy red fruit scents show good ripeness and energy, with a peppery nuance adding lift. Smooth, sweet and accessible, offering primary raspberry and cherry flavors that gain weight with air. Finishes with good lift, punch and gentle tannic grip, leaving a sweet red berry note behind.

- International Wine Cellar (10/1/2013)

Cortijo 2012 Tinto (Tempranillo), Rioja DOCa
Rating: 87

One of the better values from the prestigious Rioja Alta appellation, Cortijo’s 2012 Tinto is fashioned from 100% Tempranillo grown in organically farmed vineyards situated at an elevation of 1800+ feet. Aged a brief two months in French oak, it offers a lovely, fresh, herbal, black cherry and currant-scented bouquet with a touch of spice box in the background. This dark ruby-hued, medium-bodied, seductive, round, silky, nicely endowed Rioja can be enjoyed over the next year or two.

- The Wine Advocate (8/29/2013)

Cortijo 2012 Tinto (Tempranillo), Rioja DOCa
Rating: 87

One of the better values from the prestigious Rioja Alta appellation, Cortijo’s 2012 Tinto is fashioned from 100% Tempranillo grown in organically farmed vineyards situated at an elevation of 1800+ feet. Aged a brief two months in French oak, it offers a lovely, fresh, herbal, black cherry and currant-scented bouquet with a touch of spice box in the background. This dark ruby-hued, medium-bodied, seductive, round, silky, nicely endowed Rioja can be enjoyed over the next year or two.

- The Wine Advocate (8/29/2013)