Red Still Wine | Spain | Rioja | 75cl
£18.95
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£113.70
£108.02 case
ABV: 14%
Size: 75cl
Closure Type: Cork
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Wine Style: Medium Bodied
Grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
This 30 ha estate has 8 ha of old vines near Brinas, and the family has been producing wines since the 1930's for their restaurant in the village. In 1983, Gonzalo's grandfather expanded sales to a wider market, using the Vina Santurnia label.
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Cantabria, the vineyards of Bodegas de Ayala lie on the border between Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. Surrounded by windy slopes, their old vines benefit from the unique calcareous clay soils at a slightly elevated altitude, distinguishing them from their well-known neighbours.
A blend of 90% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo from Rioja Alta (Rodezno, a vineyard planted in 1990) and Rioja Alavesa (Labastida, vineyards planted in 1980 and 1991). The grapes were hand harvested, then fermented in stainless steel tanks. The wine ages on a combination of 70% American, 30% French oak barrels for 24 months.
Layered aromas and flavours of cherry, dried fig, tobacco, cedar and dried dill. The palate is medium to full bodied with fresh acidity, fine tannins and a long finish.
