Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Telmo Rodriguez - Bodega Lanzaga |
Label Name: | Rioja Las Beatas |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | Spain |
Region: | Rioja Alavesa (Labastida) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14% |
Grape(s): | Field blend (predominantly Tempranillo; Garnacha, Graciano, Garnacha Blanca and other local varieties) |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 2 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 100 points (2021 vintage); Vinous 99; Tim Atkin 99; praised by Decanter and Wine Advocate
Tasting Note
Ethereal, floral red with violets, rose petal, red and blue berry fruit, subtle spice, balsamic herbs and fine mineral thread; silky, filigree tannins and a long, peppery finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck breast, mushroom risotto, aged Manchego, venison. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), shiitake stir‑fry, mildly spiced Szechuan beef.
Production Method
Co-fermented field blend using native yeasts; fermented in open oak vats and aged 14–16 months in 1,200‑L French foudres; minimal intervention viticulture.
Vineyard Info
Single 1.9‑ha terraced vineyard (Las Beatas) in Labastida; mix of very old field‑blend vines and young massal‑selected plantings; restored and managed by Telmo Rodríguez/Bodega Lanzaga.