COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano
PRODUCER
Bodegas Moraza
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bodegas Moraza's Alesago 2014 is a red wine from the Rioja DOCa, specifically from the Rioja Alta sub-region in Spain. This sixth-generation family winery, under Janire Moraza, is dedicated to organic and increasingly biodynamic farming practices. The Alesago wine is distinguished by its commitment to minimal intervention winemaking, utilizing concrete fermentation to highlight the unique characteristics of the terroir and grape varietals, offering a departure from the more common oak-aged styles of Rioja. The 2014 vintage presented a varied growing season, requiring careful vineyard management.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sixth-generation family winery.
Fact 02
Certified organic and moving towards biodynamic farming.
Fact 03
Emphasizes concrete fermentation over oak for reds.
Fact 04
Low sulfite levels are a producer hallmark.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Bodegas Moraza's Alesago 2014 emphasizes natural methods. Grapes are fermented spontaneously in concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts. The winemaking employs a minimal intervention approach, utilizing a gravity feed system to avoid excessive pumping. This particular vintage underwent 12 months of aging in French oak barrels. The winery's viticultural practices are certified organic and increasingly incorporate biodynamic principles, with hand-harvesting and a strict avoidance of synthetic treatments in the vineyards.
