2022 Aiurri Landua

The Aiurri winery: history, owners and region

Aiurri is a young Rioja Alavesa project by Pedro Ruiz, director of Alma Carraovejas in Valladolid. Founded in Leza, at the foot of the Sierra de Cantabria, Aiurri combines modern insights with centuries-old Rioja tradition. The vineyards are located around Sonsierra, Leza and San Vicente de la Sonsierra, regions that benefit from a microclimate where Atlantic and Mediterranean influences meet. The silky soil – clay-sand with a lot of lime – and clonal biodiversity (Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha and some white varieties) offer optimal conditions for expressive, balanced wines.

Sustainable cultivation and organic vineyards

Aiurri works exclusively with organic viticulture. The plots are small and planted with 50 to 80 year old vines. Thanks to the deep root structures of the vines, a natural balance is created between acidity, phenolic ripeness and a refined structure. The viticulture is completely plot-oriented, with the aim of optimally expressing the character of each individual vineyard block.

Landua 2022: grapes, harvest and vinification

Landua 2022 is a blend of mainly Tempranillo, with additional grape varieties such as Graciano, Garnacha and some white varieties. The harvest took place manually between September and early October. After a strict selection, the grapes were transferred to the fermentation tanks using gravity. Fermentation took place spontaneously, without added yeasts, in a combination of French oak barrels and concrete vats. Each vineyard and plot was vinified separately.

Maturation was tailored to the origin: grapes from Leza were aged for 12 months in French oak, while the plots from San Vicente de la Sonsierra were aged partly in large foudres and partly in barriques for nine months. The final blend was aged for a further seven months in concrete to maintain freshness and integrate structure. The wine was bottled in the spring of 2024.

Maturation: structure and storage potential

Landua 2022 is characterized by its refined structure and balance between power and freshness. The careful barrel maturation ensures layering, while the concrete post-maturing keeps the terroir pure. Thanks to the firm yet refined tannin structure, this vintage also offers excellent storage potential. Vinous awarded the wine 91 points and characterizes it as “compact and juicy with firm tannins and a balanced structure” with a drinking window of 2025 to 2040. This makes it an excellent choice for the cellar and gastronomy.

Color, aroma and flavor profile of Landua 2022

Colour: Deep red with a vibrant purple hue.
Nose: The nose opens with ripe plums and lightly candied cherries, followed by lavender, violets and balsamic notes. The nose is rich but controlled, with floral accents elegantly interwoven with spices and dark chocolate.
Taste: in the mouth the wine is compact and energetic, with juicy black fruit, firm but integrated tannins and excellent freshness. The structure is harmonious, with a long, slightly floral and balsamic finish.

Landua 2022: character and experience

Landua 2022 is a characterful Rioja Alavesa with modern precision and traditional depth. The wine offers a refined combination of power, freshness and aromatic complexity. This vintage shows riper fruit than its predecessor from 2021, with more pronounced balsamic elements. The compact style, combined with its aging potential until 2040, makes Landua 2022 an ideal wine for the connoisseur and sommelier looking for nuance, terroir and a wine with a wide gastronomic potential.

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Suggestions for wine and food pairings

• Grilled ribeye with rosemary and garlic – the wine's firm tannins and ripe black fruit enhance the deep flavors of the meat.

• Wild boar ragout with mushrooms and sage – the earthy flavours complement the floral and balsamic notes of the wine.

• Creamy truffle risotto with Parmesan – the creaminess and umami of the dish are beautifully freshened by the lively acidity.

• Scallops with beurre blanc and green asparagus – a surprisingly elegant combination with the floral aromas and fresh structure of Landua.

• Stuffed chicken with bacon, plums and thyme – the combination of fruit and spiciness in the dish finds a natural counterpart in the flavor profile of the wine.

• Crostini with gorgonzola, walnuts and fig compote – the balance between savoury and sweet is subtly supported by the floral and balsamic aftertaste of the wine.