Villota
Tinto 2020
$44.95
- Country: Spain
- Region: Rioja D.O.
- Varietal: 88% Tempranillo, 12% Graciano
- Alc/vol: 14.5%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Cellaring Potential: Drink now, or hold until 2030
- Format: 6 bottles per case
Bright ruby in colour, with initial aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherries, cranberries and plums. As the nose opens up, beautiful notes menthol, forest floor and fresh leather come out. Even though the leathery aromas indicate a substantial amount of oak aging, this wine is still intensely fresh and wood notes well integrated. The palate is juicy with structured tannins, showcasing notes of red fruits, licorice and the rosemary shrubs that grow naturally around these vineyards. Chocolate and caramel flavours linger on a long and delicious finish.
Pair this with barbequed meats or smoky dishes.
Villota Tinto is a bright, aromatic and fresh red blend that defines the personality of the entire Villota estate. Hand harvested from old tempranillo and graciano vines ranging from 45-90 years old, all trained in bush formation with minimal human intervention, this is a wine that is made in the vineyard. Both varietals are fermented separately and the percentage of each used in the blend is decided later. After 18 months of aging in fine-grained French oak barrels, the wine rests in concrete tanks for another few months before bottling. With great balance between fruit tannins and wood tannins, Villota Tinto is unlike the traditional Rioja reds overwhelmed with oak flavours. This wine is a refreshing version of Rioja that tells a story of exactly where it’s coming from.
93 points Wine Enthusiast: “A nose of black currant and caramel prepares the palate for flavors of black cherry, raspberry, cocoa powder, licorice and violet.
Satin tannins and a light note of mint stroll off into a pleasing finish.” – Mike DeSimone
| Colour | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
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