A stunner of a Rioja with more blackfruit, body and structure thanks to the unconventional addition of Cabernet Sauvignon.... this is absolute favourite of Jen, and worth every penny.
A beautiful ruby colour with complex aromas of leather, ripe sweet fruit and herbs over a base of fine set toasted oak. The palate is potent and juicy with structure and good tenacity leading to an ample, complex, long finish.
Size: Case of 3
The Details:
Grape: Tempranillo (15% Cabernet Sauvignon)
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Abv: 14.5%
Style: Rich, dark, oaked, smooth, ageworthy
Sweetness: Dry
About the Producer:
n 1970 Luis Cañas changed two hundred years of tradition and became the first winemaker in Rioja Alavesa to bottle his young wine rather than sell it as bulk.
This bold move, and his continued pioneering spirit, has cemented the winery's enviable reputation as one of the most progressive in the region. Sheltered below the watchful Sierra Cantabria, the vineyards are all old, small plots on chalky-clay soils with a dedicated team of vineyard workers carrying out organic practices and a purpose built, fully equipped accommodation block was built for the entire vineyard team in 2006.
With 350 hectares of outstanding vineyards, split across 870 different plots, the viticultural department control every aspect. Each of the plots has its own personality and is categorised and used for different wines according to its characteristics. Vines are situated on slopes and terraces of limestone and clay soil, well exposed to the sun, and are at least 45 years old.
