COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano
PRODUCER
Viña Ilusión
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Viña Ilusión Rioja is a red wine from the Rioja DOCa, produced by Viña Ilusión, founded in 1992 by Martín Alonso and Gloria Plaza Medina. Located in the Rioja Oriental sub-region, the winery cultivates approximately 12 acres of vineyards using organic and biodynamic principles, inspired by permaculture and the 'do-nothing' farming approach. The wine is primarily made from Tempranillo, often blended with Garnacha and Graciano. Its distinctive characteristic is its unoaked style, emphasizing the pure expression of the vineyard and a non-interventionist winemaking philosophy.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Powered by solar energy.
Fact 02
Sheep are used for natural fertilization.
Fact 03
Inspired by Masanobu Fukuoka's 'do-nothing' farming.
Fact 04
Minimal SO2 additions.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Viña Ilusión Rioja is produced using a minimal intervention approach. Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. The wine is unoaked, with aging taking place in steel tanks to preserve its natural character. The winery utilizes sustainable practices, including organic and biodynamic viticulture, powered by solar energy and employing sheep for natural fertilization. Minimal amounts of sulfur dioxide are added.
