2021 Bodega Lanzaga 'La Estrada' Rioja
$144.95
(Net Item - no discounts apply)
La Estrada was planted in the 1940s in the western part of the village of Lanciego. One of the highest elevation vineyards in the area at 610m a.s.l., this small (.64ha), northeast facing plot is planted primarily to bush trained Tempranillo and a small amount of Graciano with soils of pure chalky clay. Wines from this site tend to be firm and rustic showing profound purity, depth and balance.
Varietal:
Red Blend
Winemaker:
Telmo Rodriguez
Vintage:
2021
Aging:
16 Months
Oak Treatment:
1,500L foudre
Appellation:
Rioja
Vineyard:
.64ha, Lanciego, Rioja Alavesa
Total Varietal Composition %:
Field blend, mostly Tempranillo with Graciano
Alcohol %:
14.0%
SKU #:
1054944
Size:
750 ml Bottle
James Suckling
Minerals, peppery spices, blue fruit and violets. Fine-grained, mealy tannins on the palate. Firm and extremely long, with some white pepper at the end. Lots of finesse here, despite the taut firmness.