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Telmo Rodriguez Lanzaga Vinedos en Lanziego 2013
Rioja, SpainTelmo Rodriguez returned to Rioja in 1998 a different person from the one who first worked with his father making white wines. He was far more experienced and keen to elevate the region’s wines to something directly connected to the past. That passion led to a search for the best places of Rioja: “those towns with a long tradition of viticulture.” In the end, he chose Lanciego de Alava, in the Rioja Alavesa as his base, and he set about buying small pieces of dirt that best express the characteristics of the nearby village. Today Lanzaga covers 15 hectares, an old-time model on a human scale, something Rodriguez imagines to be responsible for “the famed Riojas of the 18th century.” Bush pruning, field blend, organic viticulture, concrete fermentation, ageing in foudres and barrels of different sizes and origins is Lanzaga. The mix is tempranillo, graciano and garnacha grown at 500-700 metres, naturally fermented and aged 14 months in 1500-2500 litre foudres and 225-litre barriques. The attack is juicy, and the flavours mixed with wild berries and hints of jamón and spice. It is texture, intensity, and Rioja life all in one bottle.Tasted: 12 October 2019Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $39.99 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| AB | $39.95 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| ON | $39.95 | 750ml | consignment - Lifford Wine Agency |
| QC | $39.95 | 750ml | SAQ |
Grape: Tempranillo/Tinto Fino/Tinta del Toro/AragonezCSPC: 585992UPC: 08436037401022
