COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Real Agrado
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The VA! Tempranillo from Real Agrado is a dry red wine from the Rioja DOCa, produced by Viñedos de Alfaro. This 2022 vintage is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes grown in Rioja Oriental. The wine is distinguished by its modern, fruit-forward style, achieved through carbonic maceration and the absence of oak aging, offering a contemporary interpretation of Rioja Tempranillo. Real Agrado is the fresh and irreverent red wine range from the family-owned Viñedos de Alfaro, founded in 1974, which emphasizes control over its own vineyards to produce authentic wines reflecting the terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'VA!' range is Real Agrado's most irreverent and modern red wine.
Fact 02
This wine is made using carbonic maceration, a technique that emphasizes fruit.
Fact 03
It is completely free from oak aging, highlighting its pure fruit character.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage received a Bronze Medal at the Decanter Global Wine Awards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The VA! Tempranillo is produced using 100% Tempranillo grapes from Rioja Oriental. A key winemaking technique employed is carbonic maceration, which emphasizes the wine's fruit-forward character. The wine is fermented and aged entirely without oak influence, a deliberate choice to highlight its fresh and modern profile. Real Agrado, part of Viñedos de Alfaro, emphasizes sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices in its vineyards. Approximately 7,500 bottles of this wine are produced.
