Tasting Notes: Cherry red colour with a fresh, fruity and floral nose. Lots of mature red fruit and floral flavours on the palate with expressive tannins and persistent finish. A surprisingly bright and fruity Rioja that is extremely smashable.
Region: Rioja, Spain
Varieties: 85% Tempranillo 15% Viura
ABV: 14%
Closure: Cork
Pairing: Fantastic with all cured and smoked meats, especially smoked Duck.
More Info: The winery is located in Samaniego, which sits at the foot of the Sierra de Cantabria Mountains in the heart of the Rioja Alavesa.
Bodegas Pascual Larrieta combines tradition with new winemaking methods such as using a pneumatic winepress and stainless steel.
This wine underwent carbonic maceration, which brings out the expressive fruit in the wine.