This "village wine" (the village in question being San Vincente de la Sonsierra, in Rioja Alta) is a blend of four different parcels lying at some 500 metres above sea level.
Vinification
Harvest by hand, total de-stemming. The grapes from the four parcels are vinified separately, then blended.
The ageing takes place in 300-litre and 500-litre barrel, within an old "calado", a traditional cellar dug in the stone.
Indigenous yeasts only.
Storage potential
Drink as from : 2024
At its peak between 2026 and 2028
Until : 2032
To serve
Always decant and serve in a large, Burgundy-wine style glass.
Trial analysis
Bright red colour. Elegant and seductive on the nose, a lot of crispy red fruit and violets. There is juiciness on the palate, as well, and a lot of complexity and refinement.
A good backbone of acidity and elegant tannins. With its exceptionally long finish, this is a very lively, well-structured wine.