GRAPE: Tempranillo, Graciano

APPELLATION: Rioja DOCa

VINIFICATION: Harvested by hand in small plastic boxes, the grapes are transported to the selection table where we make sure that only the perfect clusters reach the fermentation tanks. We do not post macerate; we carry out a gentle fermentation and relatively short that respects the most delicate nuances of our grapes. Controlled fermentation at 26-28ºC in tanks stainless steel, with several pumping over daily. Malolactic fermentation started spontaneously and proceeded without problems just after alcoholic fermentation.

TASTING NOTES: Cherry red color with bright hues. Complex aromas, ripe fruit, spices (cloves, pepper). On the palate liquorice, coffee, fresh and very long and balanced.

FOOD PAIRING: Perfect to pair with Iberic bellota Jamon, roasted lamb, grilled chicken, Manchego cheese, pork, beef, pastrami, barbecue.

PRODUCER:

Miguel Merino is a small, family-owned winery located in Briones, in the heart of Spain’s Rioja region. Founded in 1994, it combines traditional winemaking techniques with modern practices to produce high-quality, limited-edition wines. The winery focuses on Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano varieties, sourcing grapes from old vines in some of the best vineyard sites in Rioja. Known for its handcrafted approach and meticulous attention to detail, Miguel Merino has gained international recognition for creating elegant, expressive wines that showcase the terroir of the region.