Telmo Rodriguez - Bodega Lanzaga Rioja Tabuerniga 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Telmo Rodriguez - Bodega Lanzaga
Label Name:
 
Rioja Tabuerniga
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Rioja Alavesa (Labastida / Lanciego)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo (Carignan), Garnacha tintorera (field blend)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 98+; Vinous 96; Tim Atkin 96; Wine Spectator 92; Guía Peñín 95

Tasting Note
Perfumed red: violets, blood‑orange peel, plum and dark berries, with sun‑dried cherry, dried fig, olive tapenade, rosemary, lavender and thyme; earthy, fine‑grained creamy tannins and a persistent savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled or braised beef (short ribs), aged hard cheeses, roasted pork and Spanish dishes (chorizo, roasted peppers); Asian pairings: Korean BBQ, char siu or hoisin duck, soy‑glazed eggplant, mushroom stir‑fry, rich noodle dishes.

Production Method
Head‑trained old vines, organically farmed; hand‑harvested field blend; small % full clusters, indigenous fermentations in large open‑top oak vats; aged 14–16 months in 1,500L oak foudres.

Vineyard Info
Bodega Lanzaga is Telmo Rodríguez and Pablo Eguzkiza’s project (from 2012), restoring old indigenous vineyards in Rioja Alavesa; Tabuérniga is a steep, terraced single‑vineyard on silty sandstone/marl soils.