COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Graciano
PRODUCER
Bodegas Lanzaga - Telmo Rodriguez
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Telmo Rodriguez La Estrada 2021 is a red wine from Bodegas Lanzaga - Telmo Rodriguez, originating from the La Estrada vineyard in Rioja Alavesa, Spain. This single-vineyard wine is a testament to Telmo Rodriguez's philosophy of expressing the unique character of specific vineyard sites. The vineyard, planted in the 1940s, is farmed organically and is a small plot of 0.64 hectares. The wine is a field blend, predominantly Tempranillo with a small amount of Graciano, reflecting historical vineyard practices. The 2021 vintage is described as yielding concentrated wines with good aging potential.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€115
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
From a minuscule 0.64-hectare plot planted in the 1940s.
Fact 02
Primarily Tempranillo with a touch of Graciano.
Fact 03
Farmed using traditional organic methods.
Fact 04
Only 1,941 bottles produced.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Telmo Rodriguez La Estrada begins with hand-harvesting grapes from the La Estrada plot. Fermentation takes place in oak vats using indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 14 to 16 months, primarily in large oak foudres (1200L+), with a conscious avoidance of new oak and smaller barrels. This approach emphasizes the preservation of the vineyard's distinct characteristics.
