- Region
- Rioja
- Producer
- Bodega Alegre Valgañon
- Vintage
- 2023
- Grape varieties
- Tempranillo
- Grenache / Garnacha
- Viura
- Garnacha Blanca
- Bottle size
- 75 cl
- Ratings
- 95 points James Suckling
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Classification
- DOCa
- Special characteristic
- Contains sulphites
95
Hand-picked field blend, of which whole bunches make up around 25%. The juice is left to ferment naturally before being left well alone for around 14 months in two 500-litre vessels. Minimal addition of sulphur.
Fascinating nose of cherry, violet, Seville orange, pepper and chocolate. Stimulating palate, with fine tannins producing a silky mouthfeel. The finish is long, with notes of tobacco, pepper and raspberry.
Sourced from vines planted over 100 years ago in the diminutive 0.45-hectare Bahierra vineyard in Fonzaleche.