2021 Bodegas Lanzaga Corriente Rioja, Spain

Varietals: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano

Vineyards: Rioja Alavesa

Elevation: 450-650m asl

Soils: Marl, stony

Vine Training: Bush trained

Vine Age: Avg. 35 years

Farming Practices: Grapes from estate organic vineyards and sourced from suppliers practicing traditional viticulture. Dry farmed, manual harvest

VINTAGE NOTES: “2021 was marked by hailstorms and 150 liters of heavy rain in the first half of June. Both factors notably complicated the work in the vineyard due to fungal diseases and led to the smallest harvest in living memory. However, the sanitary conditions of the bunches, which were small and well-ventilated because of hailstorm, were excellent, with great ripeness and quality. Good acidity level, color and depth were the leading points in 2021.”

VINIFICATION & TECHNICAL DATA

Fermentation: Spontaneous in concrete tanks

Aging: 10-12 months in used oak of various sizes

Finishing: Paper sheet filtered, unfined

Vegan: Yes

Alcohol: 14%

Acidity & pH: 4.22 g/L & 3.84

Residual Sugar: 1 g/L

Production: 80,000 bottles