COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano
PRODUCER
Bodega Lanzaga
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bodega Lanzaga 2 Telmo Rodriguez & Ernst Loosen 2016 is a red wine from the Rioja DOCa region of Spain. It represents a collaborative effort between Bodega Lanzaga, Spanish winemaker Telmo Rodriguez, and German winemaker Ernst Loosen of Weingut Dr. Loosen. The wine is produced from organically farmed vineyards in the Lanciego zone of Rioja, situated at elevations between 450 and 700 meters. These vineyards feature bush vines planted on silty sandstone soils. The project aims to blend Spanish wine heritage with international winemaking perspectives, focusing on the pure expression of the vineyard site.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A transatlantic winemaking dialogue between Spain and Germany.
Fact 02
Vineyards are organically farmed bush vines.
Fact 03
Fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks.
Fact 04
Aged in large oak vats and smaller barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Bodega Lanzaga 2 Telmo Rodriguez & Ernst Loosen begins with organically farmed vineyards in Lanciego, Rioja. The grapes are hand-harvested and then fermented in concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation also occurs in concrete. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging period of 14 months in a mix of foudres and 225-liter oak barrels. This methodical approach aims to preserve the integrity of the fruit and the unique characteristics of the vineyard site.
