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El Velado 2020

Telmo Rodriguez

0,75L

Rioja / Spain / Red

79,00 €

In stock

James Suckling : 98/100

Tasting profile

Light

Full-bodied

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Off-dry

Lively

Round

Fruity

Oaky

Mineral

Fruity

El Velado 2020 comes from a southeast-facing vineyard located in Lanciego. Composed primarily of Tempranillo, the blend includes a good proportion of Garnacho de Viñaspre and other native grape varieties. This red seduces with its savory fruity aromas, subtle hints of spice, vibrant freshness, silky tannins, and perfectly controlled acidity. The finish is long, refined, and very elegant.

Of Basque origin, but considering himself very close to French culture, Telmo Rodriguez studied winemaking at the Bordeaux Institute of Oenology, before completing internships with Cos d’Estournel, Jean Louis Chave, and Trevallon. He also worked on the vinification of the family wines at Remelluri, in Rioja. Then, in 1990, with an investment of just a few thousand euros, he launched his own winery. He purchased grapes to produce his first wines. His first plots of land wouldn’t arrive until 1997, in Rioja. A paradox for someone who was eager to explore new regions.

One of Telmo Rodriguez’s main principles is respect for the Spanish tradition of cultivating vines using goblet training, as this method of training the vines protects them from the intense heat of the Iberian vineyards. He is fiercely opposed to the trend of trellising vineyards and only buys vines that respect his ideals. Telmo also works biodynamically, but, showing great common sense, he admits that he does it only out of respect for the land and that the label “organic viticulture” is of no importance to him. The important thing is that the result is a balanced and flavorful wine.

Wine region

Rioja / Spain

Wine type

Red

Volume

0,75L

Alcohol content

14,0%

Aging potential

15 ans

Grape varieties

Grenache Noir, Tempranillo