Description
Varieties
100% old vine Morenillo, unique and indigenous variety from Terra Alta.
Terroir
Vines of 75 years age grown in Clay- chalky soil, poor in organic matter.
Production
Harvested in October, with 15 months in French oak barrels of 500 litres.
Analysis
Alcohol: 14.5%
Awards
2009 vintage, first ever was awarded 92 Points by Tanzer, 90 Parker and 90 Peñin and awarded in Expovina in Zurich.
Tasting notes
It has a ripe raspberry and wild strawberry bouquet that is seductively sensual and well-defined. The palate has a succulent entry of sweet Morenillo, milk chocolate, and a touch of spice and crisp acidity that counterbalances the weight of fleshy fruit on the finish. This should age very well. Very fresh and long after taste. Limited production to 3.000 bottles.
Ben Dillinger –
Unique wine. Bit oaky so would suit old school Rioja drinkers.