COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha
PRODUCER
Bodegas Lanzaga - Telmo Rodriguez
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bodegas Lanzaga LZ is a red wine from Rioja Alavesa, Spain, produced by Bodegas Lanzaga - Telmo Rodriguez. It is a blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, and Garnacha grapes sourced from organically farmed bush vines situated at elevations ranging from 450 to 700 meters. The producer, Telmo Rodriguez, founded Bodega Lanzaga with the aim of rediscovering Rioja's historic taste through site-specific, terroir-driven wines, embracing traditional practices and sustainable farming. The 'LZ' designation serves as a tribute to the village grape growers of the past.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes grown at altitudes up to 700 meters.
Fact 02
Co-fermented with indigenous yeasts.
Fact 03
A tribute to 1920s Rioja village growers.
Fact 04
Aged exclusively in concrete tanks.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Bodegas Lanzaga LZ 2022 is produced using a co-fermentation process where Tempranillo, Graciano, and Garnacha grapes are fermented together with indigenous yeasts in small concrete tanks. After fermentation, the wine ages for 6-7 months in concrete tanks. This winemaking approach deliberately excludes oak aging to preserve the natural character of the fruit and the vineyard's expression. The grapes are sourced from estate plots around Lanciego, farmed using organic and biodynamic methods.
