COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Bodegas y Viñedos Labastida
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Labastida Tempranillo is a red wine produced by Bodegas y Viñedos Labastida in the Rioja Alavesa sub-region of Spain. The winery, founded in 1964 as a cooperative, is the largest in the Basque Country. It is situated in a village historically linked to winemaking innovation. The vineyards are located in a privileged area of Rioja Alavesa, benefiting from a distinct microclimate influenced by the Sierra Cantabria mountains and the Ebro River, with clay-limestone soils. This wine represents the youngest, most fruit-forward style of Tempranillo from the producer.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded as a cooperative in 1964.
Fact 02
Located in the historic village of Manuel Quintano.
Fact 03
The largest cooperative winery in the Basque Country.
Fact 04
Vineyards benefit from a unique microclimate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Labastida Tempranillo involves de-stemmed grapes undergoing a cold pre-fermentation maceration for 36 hours at 6°C to enhance aromatic extraction. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 26°C, with a total maceration period of 14 days. The wine then undergoes spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Following this, it is placed in concrete deposits for clarification before being bottled, preserving its youthful fruit-forward profile.
