WINE DESCRIPTION
VS Rioja Tempranillo is made by Bodegas Murua has a total of 51 plots of vineyards of different grape varieties that total an area of 80 hectares in the lands of Rioja Alavesa , spread across the municipalities of Elciego, Laguardia, Villabuena de Álava, Leza, Lanciego and Navaridas. This wine is highly expressive and open, representing a modern style with a generously fruity profile.
The wine undergoes a spontaneous fermentation, at temperatures between 24 and 27 degrees celsius with gentle pump-overs and aiming to minimise oxygenation during the alcoholic fermentation. Maceration lasts between 10 and 15 days after the which the wine spends 16 months in French (30%) and American (70%) oak barrels yielding a powerful and balanced bold red.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Murua VS Rioja Tempranillo blend offers a nose of red fruits, spice and herbs, with notes of cocoa and tobacco.On the palate, it is a balanced and juicy wine with intense red berry and plum flavors, a medium body and a pleasant finish. The tannins are firm but ripe, and the acidity is fresh and well-structured providing a counterpoint to the rich fruit flavors.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2027
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Tempranillo
Mazuelo
ORIGINS
Winery: Murua
Region: Rioja
Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region, located in the north of the country in the autonomous community of La Rioja. It is bordered by the Basque Country, Navarra and Aragón, and is home to some of the country's most iconic wines.
Rioja has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Roman Empire. The region was officially founded in 1925, and is now one of the most famous and respected wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
4.0
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