2017 Roda Reserva Rioja

WINERY NOTES

Technical data: Grape varieties: 89% Tempranillo, 6% Graciano and 5% Garnacha.

Vineyard: Bush vines older than 30 years, mostly in Haro and its surroundings. Average yields 1,5 kg. per vine.

Production: Alcoholic fermentation in French oak vats equipped with temperature control, followed by a malolactic fermentation in French oak barrrel.

Ageing: 14 months in French oak barrels (40% brand new and 60% second-use) and 30 months in bottle prior to its release.

Colour: Medium-high layer with a red background and red rim.Nose: Very intense, full of red fruits. Lots of ripe cherry and some hints of black fruit. Mineral wine with earthy notes and a lot of depth. Perfectly assembled oak and great elegance. Notes of aromatic plants and floral nuances appear.

Palate: Good volume with a velvety touch. Very good tannin. Lots of red fruits full of nuances. With a very slight bitterness from the cherry pit. Long, fresh and delicious.

Harvest: The cycle started with a huge drought. In the month of April, already with visible clusters, a great frost affected all the vineyards. There has been a total rainfall of 440 mm. The cycle has finished with low rainfall and high temperatures. We started the harvest on September 4th, the earliest in our history.