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Tabuerniga 2020

Telmo Rodriguez

0,75L

Rioja / Spain / Red

83,00 €

In stock

James Suckling : 98/100

Tasting profile

Light

Full-bodied

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Off-dry

Lively

Round

Fruity

Oaky

Mineral

Fruity

A complex and refined wine, born from a difficult year marked by hail. A blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo, Garnacha, and Garnacha Blanca, grown organically on terraces between 540 and 630 m above sea level. Vinified with indigenous yeasts in open oak barrels, then aged for 14 to 16 months in 1,500 L foudres. A subtle, elegant, and vibrant wine with a silky, harmonious palate. Perfect with roast meats, stews, and vegetable stews.

“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 in goblet form, as this method of training the vines protects them from the intense heat of Iberian vineyards. He is fiercely opposed to the trend of training vineyards and only buys vines who respect his ideal. Telmo also works biodynamically, but, showing great common sense, he admits that he only does it out of respect for the land and that the mention of organic viticulture has no importance in his eyes. The important thing is that the result is a balanced and tasty wine.”

Wine region

Rioja / Spain

Wine type

Red

Volume

0,75L

Alcohol content

14,0%

Aging potential

15 ans

Grape varieties

Graciano, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Mazuelo (Carignan), Tempranillo