Telmo Rodriguez - Bodega Lanzaga Rioja Las Beatas 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Telmo Rodriguez - Bodega Lanzaga
Label Name:
 
Rioja Las Beatas
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
DOCa Rioja (Rioja Alavesa — Labastida)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
85% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha Tinta, 5% Graciano, 5% Garnacha Blanca
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major scores for Las Beatas 2020 include Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) ~99, Decántalo ~98, James Suckling ~97; frequently listed among top Riojas and high-scoring releases

Tasting Note
Perfumed and floral (violets) with red cherry, raspberry and plum fruit, fine silky tannins, mineral undertones and a long, elegant, saline finish. Balanced and refined with bright acidity.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, mushroom risotto, aged Manchego. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan-style braised beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; native-yeast fermentation in large open oak vats; aged 14–16 months in large foudres; biodynamic/respectful viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Bodega Lanzaga (Telmo Rodríguez project) sources from a single 1.9 ha terraced vineyard in Labastida, Rioja Alavesa, on mixed conglomerate, sandstone and marl soils.