Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Remelluri |
Label Name: | Rioja Yjar |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | Spain |
Region: | Rioja Alavesa (La Granja de Remelluri, Labastida) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14% |
Grape(s): | Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Granegro, Rojal |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Decanter 99; Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate 97; Tim Atkin 97. aged 30 months; harvest 6–18 Oct 2019
Tasting Note
Bright red and black cherry, blueberries, chalky minerality, spice, cedar and cocoa. Medium–full-bodied with refined, fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity and a long, polished finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, aged Manchego, game (venison). Asian: char siu, Peking duck, miso-glazed aubergine, Korean BBQ (bulgogi) and richer teriyaki dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested field blend; spontaneous/native yeast fermentation in wooden vats; aged ~30 months in French oak (225L, 500L) and 1,500L foudres.
Vineyard Info
From a single 3.8 ha high‑altitude parcel (600–800m) at La Granja Ntra. Sra. de Remelluri. Historic estate restored by the Rodríguez family; organic/biodynamic practices.