Light, elegant with plenty of summer-pudding red berry fruit. Light oak adds weight and concentration. The vibrant violet, cherry fruit is typical of good Tempranillo Rioja.
Tasting Notes
Colour
Red colour with blackish tones
Nose
Good intensity, fresh, floral and red berries.
Taste
Medium body, easy drinking, fruity and fresh with mouth-watering acidity.
Producer
Santiago Ijalba has been making wines for over half a century and founded Bodegas Santalba (a fusion of his first and last name) in 1964. Joined by his son Roberto and daughter Laura over the last decade, Roberto concentrates his wine making expertise on the more modern styles, while Laura focuses her attentions on the marketing side, making Bodegas Santalba a real family affair.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Tempranillo |
| Country | Spain |
| Alcohol content | 14% |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle
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10.5 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches |
Drink with barbecues, rice dishes such as risottos, beef carpaccio with parmesan, beans or pulses and vegetables, pork in mustard, fresh pasta, curried chicken, Eastern and spicy dishes. Serve around 16C. |
| Features | Vegetarian approved |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation | Rioja Alta |
| Origin | DOCa Rioja |
