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Item Number: 7413

UPC: None

Country: Spain
Region: La Rioja (Spain) Sub Region: Rioja Alta
Appellation/AVA: Rioja DOCa
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2012
Grape(s): 95% Tempranillo / 3% Graciano / 2% Garnacha
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13.5
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Soil Type: Calcareous clay
Elevation: 475-525 meters
Case Production: 8000


Fruit Sources: Grapes are harvested from estate vineyards around the San Vicente area of Rioja Alta. The grapes used for this wine are from the youngest vines of the estate which average from 15-25 years in age. Those vineyards are named Finca la Veguilla and Finca Valseca. Finca Veguill is at 475 meters in elevation oriented to the North. Finca Valseca is at 525 meters in elevation also oriented to the North. Both Finca Veguilla and Valseca are trellised vineyards planted cordon system.

Vinification: The grapes are destemmed and crushed and macerated for 3-4 days before fermentation begins naturally with the wild yeast on the skins. Fermentation then continues for 10-12 days more. The wine is aged in stainless steel with racking to another tank at 6 months. No oak is used The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered and is not cold stabilized.

Tasting Notes: This is a fruit driven Rioja Joven with marked notes of licorice, blackberries and raspberries. In the mouth it is very pleasant, with tangy notes that accentuate its personality.