BODEGAS RODA - Roda I, Rioja 2004 75cl Bottle

From old vines (greater than 30 years old), yields are not allowed to exceed 1.5 Kg per vine. Only fruit with phenolic maturity is picked, or grapes with concentrated, intense aromas and a depth and complexity of palate flavours. The fourteen Tempranillo vineyards are located near Haro, the historic heart of La Rioja Alta. Sustainable farming practices are utilised (no herbicides or pesticides), excess buds are eliminated and, when necessary, buds are grafted from RODA's own rootstocks. Bunches are carefully selected before the grapes are meticulously sorted on a table. Vertical 'basket presses' are utilised to crush the fruit in the gentlest manner possible. A 'cold soak' is utilised to extract optimal colour and tannins, high temperature fermentation (up to 30 degree C), long macerations, and traditional Burgundian techniques 'pumping over' and 'stirring of the lees' extract the finest primary material from the grapes. Shows big, black cherry, blackberry and wild herb aromas and dense, powerful, spicy and mineral fruit on the palate. RODA I is a wine with serious structure, harmonious, balancing acidity and ripe, soft tannins. Serve at Room Temperature.

Price: £33.39
Merchant: TheDrinkShop
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