COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Garnacha
PRODUCER
Bodegas Izadi
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Orben is a red wine from Bodegas Izadi, located in the Rioja Alavesa region of Spain. It is primarily made from Tempranillo grapes, with a small addition of Garnacha, sourced from old vines planted between 1945 and 1954. The wine is produced with a focus on expressing the unique personality of its high-altitude terroir. Bodegas Izadi was founded by Gonzalo Antón, a restaurateur, and is part of the Artevino Family Wineries group, emphasizing a connection to nature and sustainable practices.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes sourced from vines planted between 1945-1954.
Fact 02
Winemaker uses gravity in production due to unique hillside architecture.
Fact 03
Izadi means 'nature' in Basque, reflecting environmental respect.
Fact 04
Limited production: just over 49,000 bottles made.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Orben begins with manual harvesting of grapes from old vines. Fermentation is carried out separately using indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Following alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels. The wine is then aged for 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels, with 50% being new and 50% second-use. Bodegas Izadi utilizes gravity in its winemaking process due to the winery's architectural design on a slope.
