Baigorri Reserva Rioja - 2018 (750ml)

A Rioja Reserva, which is defined by the vineyards and not only by the time its spend oak barrels and in bottle. The ageing time is determined by the terroir and chalky clay soils of San Vicente de la Sonsierra. These give the wines strength and concentration that has to be tempered by a long ageing. The result is a great wine with potential for many years.

Tempranillo, sourced from low-yielding old vines more than 45 years old, estate-grown in vineyards (Burdarán, Mindiarte, La Rad, La Canoca), located in the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra.

Hand picked, and hand-selected using vibrating sorting tables. Long macerations and intracellular fermentations with indigenous yeasts in conic stainless-steel tanks and oak fermenters. Natural extraction by gravity. Malolactic fermentation and 18 months ageing in new French oak barrels.

Vineyards

Several plots located in the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, with its typical deep calcareous clay soils. Average altitude: 600 meters. Vine training system: Gobelet (bush vine system) and Guyot. Sustainable viticulture 100% handcrafted.

Tasting note

Highly-concentrated, dark cherry-red colour. Aromas of fresh black fruits, spices and freshly ground coffee. Elegant, well-balanced and very fresh on the palate. Long and intense finish. Present but silky tannins.