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2020 Tentenublo Tinto Rioja

 
 
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2020 Tentenublo Tinto Rioja

Varietal: Tempranillo 60%, Garnache 30%, Viura (Macabeo) 10%
Region: Rioja, Alavesa, Vinaspre.
Vineyard: EI Pedron, La Entrada, Castillejo, EI chorro and La Quemade.
Owned Vineyards with organic farming, worked with minimal intervention and sustainable viticuture.
Vine Age: 20 to 100 years old
Soil: Structural planes on marl and limestone situated at a 600 meter altitude. Shallow soils, low incline to flat slopes with a sandstone bedrock and marl packs at very shallow and low intensity (25-50m). The soils dedicated to this wine are special case in limestone lithology, with sandstone of a medium to coarse grain. They are brown soil with a tendency towards red and a 40% level of sand and high in iron oxide.
Harvest: 100% by hand in 15 kg boxes
Barrel: French oak barrels
Alcohol: 14.5%     
Bottled: August 2021
Output: 22,050 bottles
Winemakers Comments: Spontaneous fermentation in open stainless vats of different capacities, light punching down, malolactic and aging in French oak barrels for 9 months.
Color : Ruby red
Style/Palate: Spicy on the palate with ripe fruit and powerful tannins. Tasty sincere.
Aormas: Aromas of ripe fruit, red fruit and mountain herbs.
Food Pairing : cured cheeses, meats, salads.
Drinkable Period : 2022 - 2028
Expert Comment :This has a heady perfume with something earthy, floral, with tons of aromatic herbs (rosemary, thyme, lavender), nutmeg, clove and other spices reminiscent of a vermouth, with notes of ink, a bit mysterious and attractive, with notes of black fruit. The palate is medium to full-bodied, very complete, with fine tannins and a powerful mouthfeel. –Wine Advocate on Vintage 2019
Awards/Score: Wine Advocate 93 points– Vintage 2019
Remarks: The amusing illustration that appears on its label expresses the meaning of its name: ‘tentenublo’ was a ringing of bells that was formerly used in some regions of Spain to ward off the hail storms that are so damaging to the vineyards.