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Vina Ilusion Rioja 2021
A gorgeous red Rioja from one of the highest elevations in the Rioja Baja area (700 m a.s.l.). Winemaker Martín Alonso is a proponent of the techniques of Masanobu Fukuoka, a Japanese agricultural maverick with practices that have done well on Martín's vineyards, which are filled with iron-rich clay and limestone soils. Unoaked to emphasize the pure fruit from the local Tempranillo grape, Viña Ilusión started in 1992 and today has a mere five hectares of vineyards.
Deep red in the glass with a purple hue. Perfumed aromas of raspberries, redcurrants, black pepper and liquorice. The palate is mineral and smooth with subtle flavours of cassis and summer red fruits leading to a spicy finish. Unlike most wines from the area, this one doesn't see any oak which keeps its fruit aromas intact and fresh.
Origin Rioja, Herce (La Rioja), Cidacos Valley, Spain
Grapes 85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, 5% Graciano
Vintage 2021
Alcohol 12.5% ABV
Style Medium body red
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Manual harvest, destemmed grapes fermented with wild yeast in s/steel. Some temperature control at fermentation but malolactic done with no temp control in tank. Light cold stabilization, very light filtration.
Notes Organic