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This village wine is from a collection of vineyards in the highlands around San Vicente, at altitudes of 500m and above, from different sites and soils. Of San Vicente’s six valleys, all but la Rad figure.
Salbide is a local name meaning "Horses' Path." It refers to the ancient routes leading from the vineyards across the nearby Sierra de Cantabria mountain range. The same mountains protect the very old vineyards from the strong northerly winds and allow the juicy-red tempranillo grapes to ripen perfectly.
2017 was a very challenging year, as most of their vineyards in San Vicente de la Sonsierra in Rioja were affected by frost, unlike others in nearby Laguardia. Not only was it frost, but they also had hail later on in the season.
Vega Sicilia is widely regarded as the greatest wine producer in Spain. The estate in Ribera del Duero is known for its dense, complex red wines made principally from the Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) grape variety. Its top wine, Unico, is one of Spain's most expensive and sought-after wines.
Vacceos Tempranillo Roble is a vibrant Spanish red wine from Castilla y León, crafted from carefully selected Tempranillo grapes. Aged in oak barrels, it offers rich flavors of ripe berries, vanilla, and subtle spice with a smooth, well-balanced finish.
Eguren Ugarte Crianza Rioja 2021 is a distinguished red wine from the renowned Rioja Alavesa region, crafted with the utmost attention to tradition and quality. This wine boasts an elegant balance of rich berry flavors, subtle oak undertones, and a smooth, lingering finish, making it an exceptional choice for any occasion.
La Canoca is a tiny 0.5-hectare vineyard in the village of San Vicente. This 50-year-old parcel is planted with Tempranillo with a small percentage of Viura on silty clay and limestone soils.
Made from Listán Negro sourced from the vineyards of Pedro Umpiérrez and Ascensión Robayna. Vines in excess of 100 years old. Planted in deep, black volcanic sands (up to 3m deep) over clay subsoils. Hand harvested, 90% whole cluster, natural yeast fermentation in amphorae and small fermentation bins. 6 months in neutral 500L French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Grapes from Finca El Monte old vines on hillside terrain. Ripe black fruit, blackberries and plums with spicy notes of premium oak on the nose. Full-bodied, warm and silky wine with great structure. Long and persistent aftertaste.
Jose Gil El Bardallo 2022 is a red wine with a prominent fruity character. On the nose, it offers floral aromas and notes of red fruits such as strawberries and cherries. Upon tasting, it feels balanced, with good body and smooth tannins.
Aromas of black cherry, rose petal and anisette prep the taste buds for black cherry, cassis, cocoa bean, clove and lavender flavors. Plush tannins take hold of the palate and drift into a candied orange finish.
A blend of 70% Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 24 months in French and American oak. The wine exhibits a glass-coating opaque purple color. The nose is expressive with pain grille, underbrush, brier, minerality, blueberry and blackberry fruit.
“Viña Ijalba”
Those words had been following us around Rioja like a strange echo. Their name surfaced in nearly every cellar we went to—yet the estate remained mysterious. It didn’t take long before we gave in to temptation and scheduled a visit.