Upper layer, blood coloured with lots of sparkle. High intensity. Pleasant bouquet of new wood.A mixture of spicy and roasted aromas with a hint of coffee and vanilla. High intensity. Pleasant bouquet of new wood. A mixture of spicy and roasted aromas with a hint of coffee and vainilla. AWARDS: 93 points of Wine Spectator.

Ideal for strong meat stews, lantils and large game dishes.

climate

La Rioja benefits from a continental climate. The mountains help to isolate the region which has a moderating effect on the climate. They also protect the vineyards from the fierce winds that are typical of northern Spain.

soil

a healthy mix of clay, iron and alluvial components,

vinification

The wine elaboration takes place in French oak vats, and then undergoes a 2 day process of cold maceration, followed by 26 days of fermentation in temperatures of 28ºC less. The malolactic fermentation takes place in a new French oak barrel and, upon completion, it is transferred to yet another French oak barrel, where it remains until having spent a total of 11 months in the barrels, before being bottled.