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A lovely cherry-red color is complemented by a powerful nose of ripe black berries and bing cherries. Sweet tannins, notes of fruit jams, and a touch of dried herbs put the exclamation mark on this fleshy Tempranillo.

  • Spain    Rioja
  • 100%
    Tempranillo
     
  • Alcohol
      13.0%

<h3>The Winery</h3><p>A family-owned winery in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, Bodegas Heredad de Baroja employs the perfect balance between meticulous fieldwork, traditional winemaking methods, and modern technology. With grapes from vines of more than 20 years in age, Bodegas Heredad de Baroja makes modern style wines from traditional Rioja grape varieties. Attention to viticultural and oenological controls throughout the entire winemaking process allow the Meruelo family to make world-class wines, extracting new and unexpected nuances from some of Spain’s most established varieties.</p><h3>About the Region</h3><p>Located in the South of the Basque Country, Rioja Alavesa borders the River Ebro and is protected by the southern slopes of the Cantabria mountain range. The natural scenery, a smattering of stunning yellow wildflowers, rocky mountain tops, and bright green vegetation offers some of Spain’s most colorful and picturesque views. A privileged micro-climate, Rioja Alavesa is known for lighter-styled, livelier, more aromatic wines.</p>