Don't let the 'drink now' description fool you. This is an impressive example of 3 Rioja grape varieties; Garnacha, tempranillo and Graciano from excellent plots around the region brought together by a skilled winemaker to produce a highly fragrant, instantly pleasing and mouth watering red wine.
"A cracking new release for Tom Puyabert. While the majority of entry-level wines from this region today are based on Tempranillo—a variety both easier and more profitable to grow—here Garnacha represents 60% of the blend. This Garnacha hails from the sandy, river stone terroir of El Agudo—a 60-year-old plot at Alfaro on the Monte Yerga (Rioja Baja). The Tempranillo is drawn from a selection of mature vines in Ábalos (Rioja Alta), and there is also some Ábalos Graciano, adding freshness and finesse.
Puyabert fermented the wine in a combination of concrete and steel tank, then aged it for six months in concrete and 5,000-litre oak vats. The result is simply a must-try bargain." - Bibendum
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