COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Garnacha, Tempranillo, other old varieties
PRODUCER
Bodegas Lanzaga - Telmo Rodriguez
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
El Velado 2017 is a red wine from Bodegas Lanzaga, a project by Telmo Rodriguez, located in Rioja Alavesa, Spain. It is produced from a single, old vineyard plot of just under a hectare, planted with a field blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo, and other ancient varieties. The vineyard is situated at an altitude of 600-610 meters on chalky clay soils, with vines over 80 years old. The wine aims to express the authentic taste of Rioja from these historic vines and specific terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€71
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Crafted from a single vineyard plot of less than one hectare.
Fact 02
Features a field blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo, and other ancient grape varieties.
Fact 03
Vineyards are over 80 years old.
Fact 04
Grapes are organically grown and hand-picked.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
El Velado 2017 is produced from organically grown grapes that are hand-picked. The primary fermentation occurs using wild yeasts in open 3,000-liter oak vats. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 15 months in 500-liter French oak barriques and foudres. The winemaking process emphasizes traditional methods to capture the essence of the old vines and the specific terroir.
