2019 Telmo Rodriguez Lanzaga BIO

This Lanzaga from Telmo Rodriguez is full of fruit and has a subtle but not too predominant wood aging. This wine has a traditional red vinification with a long soaking of the grapes. The must is constantly pumped around to get an optimal color and tannin in the wine during vinification. After being hand-picked from a number of old terraced vineyards, Langzaga is fermented in concrete vats and then aged for 12 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Telmo believes that Tempranillo stays fresher in new oak barrels. The real character of the Tempranillo grape is perfectly reflected here. A wine that can be optimally enjoyed by its beautiful balance and scents. The Lanazage is ruby red with a fairly high intensity. Sultry and soft in the nose with plenty of black fruit, spiciness and light wood tones. Creamy in the mouth with tasty fruit (blackberries, blackcurrant), warm with fine tannins and sufficient freshness. Good aftertaste.

The Rioja wine region is influenced by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Telmo recently had a completely new cellar built in the high-lying village of Lanciego. Telmo works exclusively with old vineyards (often planted in terraces) that are planted with so-called bush wines. Dee Lanzage comes from a cool and wet year and this gives the wine a great balance between the acidity and the fruit. Parker writes in his review: " This could very well be the best value in the portfolio. The wine has gobsmacking subtleness and elegance combined with power, definition and precision. Superb!"

Certified organic and 95/100 Suckling