Produced with grapes from the cool Sonsierra zone, the 2014 Garnacha fermented with 16 days of maceration and matured in oak barrels (15% new), where it also underwent malolactic. They started producing this wine in 2008, from a vineyard planted in 1927, a low-yielding and very fresh site. Surprisingly enough, it has more color and feels less evolved and at the same time has more freshness than the 2015. Being a cooler year, 2014 provided a longer cycle, and the grapes achieved better ripeness and especially better balance. 20,000 bottles produced.

This dense red delivers ripe plum and blackberry flavors balanced by savory notes of anise, espresso and mineral. Firm tannins and smoky acidity give this structure. A bit austere now, but has depth. Best from 2018 through 2028. 500 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add