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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
Vega del Rayo, Seleccionada Rioja
Warm spice, plum and cherry aromas, richly flavoured, with black fruit and a smoky, spicy character.
Producer Information
A well-balanced and great value range of Rioja wines sourced from a 60ha estate in Rioja Alta where the climate ensures a more gentle ripening of the grapes producing wines with ripe fruit characters, juicy acidity and supple tannins.
Wine Making
The fruit is harvested in early October from vineyards in Rioja Alta, around the town of Haro from vines with an average of 15-20 years old. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 25-30° C with twice daily pump overs.
After 12 days fermentation on the skins the wine is gently pressed and racked to stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation. The wine is then racked onto a mixture of American and French oak barrels for 4-6 months maturation.
Tasting Note
The nose has warm spice, ripe plum and cherry aromas while the palate is richly flavoured and substantial with black fruit and a smoky, spicy character from time in oak. Well-balanced, fruity and approachable.
Food Matching
Perfect with a smoky barbequed steak with patatas bravas (spicy tapas potatoes), or a chunk of Manchego cheese. Or else hearty sausages with potatoes.
| Colour | Red |
|---|---|
| Style | Still |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Abv | 13.5% |
| Grapes | 100% Tempranillo |
| Wine Body | Full |
| More Features | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Oak Ageing | Medium |
| Closure Type | Cork |
| Case Size | 6 |
| Unit Size | 75 CL |
| Sulphites | Yes |
