COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Garnacha
PRODUCER
Sierra de Toloño
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Dula Sierra de Toloño is a 100% Garnacha red wine from the D.O.Ca. Rioja, specifically the Rioja Alavesa sub-region. Produced by Sierra de Toloño, the wine originates from ancient vines, some dating back to 1944, situated at elevations exceeding 650 meters. This high-altitude, cool-climate terroir is a defining characteristic of the wine. The winemaking project is led by Sandra Bravo, whose philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention and respect for the vineyard. The wine is distinguished by its use of amphorae for fermentation and aging, aiming to capture the purity of the high-altitude fruit.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grown at over 650 meters altitude.
Fact 02
Made from 70+ year old Garnacha vines.
Fact 03
Fermented and aged in clay amphorae.
Fact 04
Minimal intervention winemaking.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
La Dula Sierra de Toloño is produced using 100% Garnacha grapes. The winemaking process emphasizes minimal intervention, with spontaneous fermentation utilizing indigenous yeasts. This fermentation takes place at very low temperatures in vessels such as small oak foudres, barrels, or clay amphorae. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging period of several months in 300-liter ceramic amphorae. The grapes are hand-harvested into small crates to maintain their quality. The vineyard practices employed are organic and biodynamic.
