2017 Rioja El Regollar, Bodegas Amaren, DOCa Rioja
£85.00
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The El Regollar Rioja is extremely complex with a distinctive aromatic nose of violets and liquorice root alongside ripe black fruits, hints of figs and plums which open up to sweet spices. The palate is pure silk, starting with cedar and tobacco notes which lead to red and dark fruits whilst finshing rich and full with tannins and acidity in perfect harmony.
Bodegas Amaren have some of the highest vineyards in the Rioja Alavesa and are dedicated to the preservation of native varieties whilst making highly individual, modern interpretations from some seriously old vines. The results are simply stunning and we are delighted to be able to offer a selection of these tiny production, highly characterful wines. Bodegas Amaren practise a form of ‘A la Carte’ viticulture whereby each strain is treated individually according to it’s variety, situation and the conditions of the vintage. This attention to detail certainly shows when you taste the wines.
The El Regollar vineyard is situated at 526metres above sea level next to a forest and in order to maintain the balance of the local ecosystem the vineyard is worked by mule with zero use of pesticides. The wine is a blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha, Bobal, Viura, Malvasia Riojana, Moscatel and Calagrano from a vineyard planted in 1920. The grapes are co-fermented in true field blend fashion and spend 14 months in two French oak barrels, one 400 litres and a smaller 225 litre. Although this incredible wine is predominantly Tempranillo, each variety brings character and complexity to the finished product.
Only 898 bottles were produced in this vintage.
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