Remelluri Yjar 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Remelluri
Label Name:
 
Yjar
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Rioja Alavesa (La Granja de Remelluri, Labastida)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Granegro, Rojal
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Decanter 99; Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate 97; Tim Atkin 97. aged 30 months; harvest 6–18 Oct 2019

Tasting Note
Bright red and black cherry, blueberries, chalky minerality, spice, cedar and cocoa. Medium–full-bodied with refined, fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity and a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, aged Manchego, game (venison). Asian: char siu, Peking duck, miso-glazed aubergine, Korean BBQ (bulgogi) and richer teriyaki dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested field blend; spontaneous/native yeast fermentation in wooden vats; aged ~30 months in French oak (225L, 500L) and 1,500L foudres.

Vineyard Info
From a single 3.8 ha high‑altitude parcel (600–800m) at La Granja Ntra. Sra. de Remelluri. Historic estate restored by the Rodríguez family; organic/biodynamic practices.