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Rioja

VARIETALS
90% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano

NOTES

FARMING: Sustainable

SOIL: Clay and Limestone

VINEYARD: 25 year old vines from various parcels in Rioja Alta

VINIFICATION: Fermentation is in stainless steel tanks with the temperature regulated at 26o C. When fermentation is complete, the wine is racked into barrels for 8 months. Selection of barrels is of particular importance in Rioja where oak is such a critical element in winemaking. 50% of the wine ages in American oak barrels and 50% ages in French oak barrels.