San Vicente de la Sonsierra · La Rioja
t. +34 941 334 366
The wine:
Made from grapes from our youngest vines, “La Veguilla” and “Valseca”, which average 25 years in age. 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.
Aged in stainless steel with racking to another tank every 3 months. No oak aging. The wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Notes:
Variety: 95% Tempranillo – 3% Graciano – 2% Garnacha
Alcoholic degree: 13,5 %
Colour: bright garnet red, with good depth of colour and a clarity which gives it a bright sheen in the glass.
Aromas: fruity aromas of plums and blackberries, black fruits
Palate: Balsamic notes, good acidity, fresh and pleasant to drink. Lots of fruity nuances.
Best temperature to drink: 14º a 15º C.
| 2005 | Stephen Tanzer | 88 points |
| 2007 | Stephen Tanzer | 88 points |
| 2008 | Stephen Tanzer John Gilman | 88 points 87 points |
| 2009 | Stephen Tanzer Robert Parker | 90 points 97 points |
| 2010 | Stephen Tanzer | 89 points |
| 2011 | Stephen Tanzer | 88 points |
| 2012 | John Gilman Robert Parker I Wine Review Akatavino | 88 points 88 points 88 points 90 points |
| 2013 | Stephen Tanzer Elmundovino.com Tim Atkin | 90 points 13.50 points 87 points |
| 2014 | Vinous Elmundovino.com | 91 points 14.00 points |
| 2015 | Robert Parker Elmundovino.com James Sucking Tim Atkin Vinous | 88 points 14.00 points 89 points 90 points 90 points |
| 2016 | James Suckling Elmundovino.com Tim Atkin | 90 points 14.50 points 91 points (Best Value Rioja) |
| 2017 | Robert Parker Elmundovino.com James Suckling | 90 points 14.50 points 88 points |
| 2018 | Robert Parker Tim Atkin | 90 points 90 points |
| 2019 | Robert Parker Tim Atkin | 90 points 90 points |
| 2020 | Tim Atkin John Gilman | 90 points 89 points |
| 2021 | Robert Parker Tim Atkin | 89 points 90 points |
