2019 Izadi Selección Reserva

DOCa. Rioja. Selección epitomises the very essence of Izadi, as we choose the finest old vineyards in our triangle.

Vineyard:
Selection of small plots and local varieties located within the triangle formed by three villages: Villabuena, Samaniego and Abalos. 40 has. planted before 1970. Goblet training.

Grape varieties:
80% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha Tinta, 4% Gaarnacha, 3% Mazuelo and 3% Red Maturana.

Elaboration:
Harvested by hand in 15 kg crates. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks.

Aging:
Aging for 16 months. 75% french oak, 25% american oak. 33% new, 33% one year, 33% second year.

Tasting notes:
Nice and intense ruby red color. On the nose, a complex and elegant wine, with ripened red fruits hints balanced with toasted aromas and underbrush notes with spices. It is tasty and intense on the mouth, with silky tannins filling the palate and leaving ripened fruit flavours and elegant toasted reminiscences.