Sierra de Toloño
Sierra de Toloño Raposo Villabuena de Álava Tempranillo
4.0
Expert Rating
3.8
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
The Raposo is a single-varietal Tempranillo red wine that embodies Sandra Bravo's vision of a perfect village wine, in this case from the village of Villabuena de Álava. It is a blend of various plots within the village, where limestone, loam, and clay are predominant soil characteristics. The wine is aged only in large, used 3000-liter oak barrels to capture the natural fruitiness of the Tempranillo grape (cherries and black fruits). Medium-bodied, elegant, delicately structured, and wonderfully juicy and quaffable, this brilliant accompaniment to meals is characterized by freshness and finesse on the finish. Total production is about 6,000 bottles.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
On the nose, Sierra de Toloño Raposo Villabuena de Álava Tempranillo offers enticing aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, accompanied by subtle hints of vanilla and spice.The palate is rich and full-bodied, with velvety tannins that provide a smooth and elegant mouthfeel. The flavors of this wine are well-balanced, with a perfect harmony between the fruitiness of the Tempranillo grapes and the oak aging. You can expect to taste notes of red berries, blackcurrants, and a touch of tobacco, all wrapped up in a long and lingering finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2028
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Tempranillo
ORIGINS
Winery: Sierra de Toloño
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
3.8
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