Tasting Notes: Bright ruby red in colour with intense aromas of fresh red berries, plum and cherry. The palate shows subtle oak and smoky notes with a rich earthiness, spice and fruity notes of redcurrant and cherry. Well-structured tannins, notes of chocolate and a long, fruity finish.
Region: Rioja Alta, Spain
Varieties: 95% Tempranillo 5% Mazuelo
ABV: 14%
Closure: Cork
Vegan.
Pairing: Ideal with a classic roast and great with mature cheeses, particularly smoked cheddar.
More Info: The wine has been aged in American oak barrels for 12 months, with a further 12 months in bottle.
Bodegas Taron is a cooperative based in the northernmost part of Rioja Alta. The cooperative is made up of four small towns; Cuzcurrita de Rio Tiron, Sajazarra, Villaseca and Tirgo. These four towns decided that as they share not only the landscape but their culture too, they would benefit from pooling together their vineyards and knowledge to create one Bodega focussed on creating high quality Riojas. Bodegas Taron have 700 hectares of vineyards spread over more than 1000 small plots. Some of the oldest vines are over 100 years old which go into making their premium wine Cepas Centenarias.