Description
90% Tempranillo & 10% Graciano.
This wine has had 14 months in French oak barrels & then at least, 12 months in bottle.
The nose displays attractive aromas dark cherries & cedar along with ripe black fruits, balsamic touches, with a spicy hint of coconut & liquorice.. On the palate it is well balanced with nice tannic structure & fruit concentration. It has a long & pleasant finish with the oak flavours well integrated with the fruit flavours.
Rai from Bodegas las Orcas used to compete in triathlons at an international level, but now puts all his energy into producing and ageing some very elegant Rioja. He is the 3rd generation of winemakers in his family, dating back to 1900. Most of the production is Tempranillo but he also makes a great-value white from Viura and some wines contain a touch of Graciano. The Rioja Alavesa is sheltered from the hotter conditions lower down the Ebro valley by the Cantabrian Mountains, enabling Rai to make wines with higher acidity, lower alcohol and more freshness.
Uncertified Organic farming.
Vegan friendly.
70cl/ 14%
