Telmo Rodriguez Bodegas Lanzaga Tabuerniga 2018
Telmo Rodriguez Bodegas Lanzaga Tabuerniga 2018
Tabuerniga is another of the sought after single vineyards from Telmo Rodriguez' Bodegas Lanzaga in Rioja.
"2017 was marked by the frost of April 27 and 28, but the 2017 Tabuerniga
was miraculously untouched, as the narrow valley where the vineyard is
located escaped the cold northern winds that caused havoc in many other
places. But it was a warm and dry year, and the harvest was the earliest
ever, delivering ripe wines. The grapes are from organically farmed
vines at 540 to 630 meters altitude on terraces, with a field blend of
mostly Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano. It fermented in 3,000-liter
open-top oak vats with indigenous yeasts, and the wine matured in
1,500-liter oak foudres for 14 to 16 months. This is incredibly elegant,
floral, expressive and aromatic. It has superb balance, refined tannins
and gobsmacking balance. This clearly transcends the vintage, and it's
nearly as good as the 2016, perhaps a little more structured. 2,004
bottles were filled in May 2019." Luis Gutierrez The Wine Advocate 97+ points
Regular price
$109.99
Wine Type
Red Wine
Country
Spain
Region
Rioja
