Variety Area of Origin Terroir Vinification Tasting notes Food pairing

1. Rioja DOCa Reserva Spain Variety Area of Origin Terroir Vinification Tasting notes Foodpairing 90% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano Rioja Alta Rioja Alta is situated on the west bank of the river Ebro, which is famous for its fine, elegant wines with lower alcohol content. There are well-known vineyards that occupy about 29,000 hectares, which for several centuries produce top wines. The most popular variety is Tempranillo, which occupies most of the Rioja. Rioja Alavesa is famous for its unique types of fruit wines. Rioja Baja is located on 25,000 hectares east of Logrono where the dark varieties are grown. Grapes come from selected vineyard parcels of Finca El Estanque (60 hectares) - the best areas around the town of Haro. Vines are on average 30 years old. There are long and cold winters, warm summers with colder nights and the average daily temperature here is around 11C. The soils here are very diverse. Harvest: Tempranillo - Graciano and mid October - end of October. Fermentation takes place in small stainless steel tanks. After destemming and gentle pressing the juice macerates on the skins before fermenting for approximately 13 days at a maximum temperature of 30C. The wine is aged 24 months in barrels of American and French oak and at least 12 months in bottles. Cherry red color with a thin terracotta edge showing its longer barrerl age. Aromas of mature black fruit, toffee and balsamic as well as some mineral notes. It is a silky wine, but fresh and refreshing, elegant and persistent. The perfect for matching any grilled meats, stews or barbequed meats. It also accompanies charcuterie, steaks and even game and stronger cheeses.