The harvest: The optimal climatic conditions in the vineyard allowed the grapes to be in excellent condition until the end of one of the longest harvests in our history. This vintage stood out for its balance and excellent phenolic maturity, clearly perceptible in the smooth and round tannins on the palate, as well as for its intensity and aromatic qualities, giving rise to wines of great depth and persistence.
Vineyard, Grapes and Aging: It comes from the eponymous vineyard of Torre de Oña, in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, with a natural diversity of varieties: 95% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo, Garnacha and a little Viura. The vineyard is over 60 years old and is located 630 meters above sea level, with north-south exposure to sun and wind, which allows balanced ripening and excellent vegetative development. The grapes were harvested by hand in 20 kg boxes and placed on refrigerated platforms in the cellar. Once destemmed and crushed, the fruits were cold macerated for seven days at a temperature below 10⁰C to obtain a must with more intense aromas and color. Once the alcoholic fermentation is complete, the wine spent 98 days in new American and French oak barrels undergoing its malolactic fermentation, with weekly stirring. It was then aged for 24 months in American (80%) and French (20%) oak barrels and racked four times using traditional methods. The wine spent six months in vats to complete the final blend, which was bottled in June 2020.
Accompaniment: With its structure and elegance, it is ideal with food. It is a wine that invites drinking and goes well with simmered and roasted meats, as well as game and savory charcuterie.
Tasting notes: It presents an intense and brilliant ruby color with a pink rim. Complex nose of raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, followed by balsamic aromas, with delicate spicy notes such as licorice, cloves, pepper and pastry. The palate is elegant and balanced, with freshness and fine tannins. The long aftertaste recalls notes of red fruits and spices.