Crianza

The grapes come from small, hand-picked vineyard plots in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. The soils are predominantly calcareous-clay; in Rioja Alta, an iron-rich subsoil is also present. After temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, the wine undergoes maceration for up to 20 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place, depending on the origin, in new barriques or in tank. The wine then matures for twelve months in French and American oak and for at least one year in bottle. It shows black fruit, balsamic and spicy notes, some liquorice and discreet oak. The body is full, the tannins silky; the finish is fresh and slightly mentholated. The 2022 vintage was dry and moderately warm.