Cortijo Rioja Tinto

Cortijo Rioja TintoLocation, Soil, Climate: The fifteen vineyard parcels that go into the making of this great expression of Rioja Alta (Zone 3) are located in two distinct towns, Briones and Arenzana, both sited at approximately 568 meters elevation. In Briones, the soils are thin red clay and sandy limestone with small particles of thin clay. In Arenzana the soils are sandy with alluvial sediment. The climate conditions of this area are very beneficial to wine

The vineyards are a combination of traditional bush-vines and trellised blocks

tarry ropes

You are tasting a masterclass in blending that bridges the gap between the spicy grit of the New World and the refined elegance of the Old

the sweet aroma rises gently with a satisfying flavor that is both rich and elegant

with a toasty

ranging from the Mediterranean coast to Provence

smoky depth

Caramel Malts

no fining or filtration is conducted prior to bottling

earthy chocolate tones

spicy but smooth tannins

Grenache and Mourvedre were blended with Cinsault to provide color and tannin to this light pink Rose