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CLIMATIC CYCLE
We came from a very rainy 2018 but winter was very dry and cold. The fires in Cantabria in the middle of winter were on the news. The vine sprouted without crying and very timidly at the end of March.
During Easter, it rained 30/40 mm. that changed the situation (Easter was at the end of April). Sprouting rejoices.
Despite the drought, the vineyard yields well. Flowering came on normal dates, around June 10th. The drought continued with alternating temperatures. The year was very dry but the vegetation was very good.
At the end of June, a brutal heat wave arrived 2 days in a row with temperatures above 37ºC, June 28th and 29th. The fruit set was irregular and the harvest was reduced, with a lot of millerandage. There were some minor rains after the heat wave.
There was another heat wave at the end of July with temperatures around 37ºC for another four days. For Santiago, July 25th, it was already looking tough. It seemed incredible that the vineyard was fine after the two heat waves.
On August 1st, there were 40 mm. of rain in Haro. Ripening was excellent and a magnificent harvest arrived in terms of quality and low production. Some rains between September 16th and 22nd complicated the situation.
An excellent vintage with 406 mm. of rain.
Production area:
D.O.Ca.Rioja
Variety:
Mainly Viura and a small part of Malvasía de Rioja and Garnacha Blanca
Vineyards:
In the old vineyards around us, the highest and poorest parts of the vineyards were planted with Viura, with some vines of Malvasía de Rioja and Garnacha Blnca. With these grapes we have produced this RODA I Blanco
Age of the vineyards:
Old bush vines
Harvest:
Hand-picked in 16 kg crates and hand sorted at the winery
Fermentation:
Maceration in French oak vats. Fermentation in French oak vats and bocoys
Aging:
18 months in French oak bocoys and 18 months in bottle before release
Stabilisation:
Natural methods
Clarification:
Lyophilized egg white
Alcohol content:
14% Vol.
Packaging:
Wooden cases of 3 bottles
Formats:
Bottles of 75cl and 1,5l
Colour:
It is clean and bright, with a golden note and greenish reflections on the rim.
Nose:
Very intense, full of details and nuances.
There are citrus notes reminiscent of the aroma of grapefruit skin. There is also the pleasant smell of quince and the sensation of white-fleshed peach. A very fine floral note stands out, which is related to fresh elderflower.
The whole is very fresh and the citric and slightly bitter side stand out over the corpulence of the white-fleshed peach that forms the base. It also recalls the complex freshness of the vegetal and fruity aroma of rhubarb.
It is very original and pairs mineral sensations that connect it to the limestone land. The oak is impeccably assembled.
The set is very elegant and serious and in the nose, you can already guess the volume that will be felt in the mouth.
Palate:
When entering the mouth, a perception of fullness is generated at the same time as freshness. The retronasal route is very powerful and the whole range of fruits reappears, quince, grapefruit, white-fleshed peach and rhubarb.
The mineral memories of the limestone soil also appear in the palate. The fatty component is very pleasant and covers the boa, filling it with fresh volume. The aftertaste is lengthened, leaving the citric sensation of grapefruit. There is a backbone of good acidity and freshness that forms the backbone of the wine and makes it long and vibrant.
It is an important wine, to pair with food and to age for many years.
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