2015 R. López de Heredia Viña Cubillo, Rioja, Spain
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65% Tempranillo, 25% Garnacho, Mazuelo 5%, Graciano 5%
R. Lopez de Heredia is the oldest and one of the classic "Rioja Alta" producers, Haro Espana founded in mid 19th century and still making wine exactly the same. In modern days, we call these guys "natural winemakers". Huge old presses, foot stomping, scarce use of chemicals. This bottling was aged two years in new oak and then moved to big cans where the wine sits until it gets bottled a couple years later. Tempranillo (65%), Garnacho (25%), 5 % Mazuelo and 5% Graciano all together show a bright ruby red color with great depth and nuance. Super fresh, red cherry, and blood orange, nutmeg and other baking spices. Soft and harmonious with great balance.
Viña Cubillo wines come from the vineyard called Viña Cubillas, some 4 km away from the bodega, which as with all of the other vineyards, was bought by our founder. Historically these wines were called "Special Harvest". Vina Cubillas has an altitude of 410 m, and the vines have an average age of 40 years. The soil is from the terciary age and is a mixture of clay and limestone. Viña Cubillas covers 24 ha, of which 16 ha are under Tempranillo, 4 ha Garnacha, 2 ha Mazuelo and 2 ha Graciano.