Telmo Rodriguez - Bodega Lanzaga Rioja Las Beatas 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Telmo Rodriguez - Bodega Lanzaga
Label Name:
 
Rioja Las Beatas
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Rioja Alavesa (Labastida)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Field blend (predominantly Tempranillo; Garnacha, Graciano, Garnacha Blanca and other local varieties)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 100 points (2021 vintage); Vinous 99; Tim Atkin 99; praised by Decanter and Wine Advocate

Tasting Note
Ethereal, floral red with violets, rose petal, red and blue berry fruit, subtle spice, balsamic herbs and fine mineral thread; silky, filigree tannins and a long, peppery finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck breast, mushroom risotto, aged Manchego, venison. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), shiitake stir‑fry, mildly spiced Szechuan beef.

Production Method
Co-fermented field blend using native yeasts; fermented in open oak vats and aged 14–16 months in 1,200‑L French foudres; minimal intervention viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Single 1.9‑ha terraced vineyard (Las Beatas) in Labastida; mix of very old field‑blend vines and young massal‑selected plantings; restored and managed by Telmo Rodríguez/Bodega Lanzaga.