VINTAGE 2003

RODA

Represents of one the two profiles of the ripening of Tempranillo: the red fruit.

In RODA we look for the parcels that that year have ripened in a red fruit profile, with the expression of the aromas present in the edge of the glass, ready to be felt immediately; with sweet spice notes and a kind freshness. In the mouth the red fruit carries the importance, with a fresh, long, silky, voluptuous and continuous mouth pass. Before vintage 2002, RODA was called RODA II.

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PARKER

CLIMATIC CYCLE

40ºC in the shade on the 13th of August, and highs of 32,5ºC in summer. A very rainy winter (rain and snow). 529,3 mm. of precipitations in the vine-growing year.

Excellent spring and bud break. Great vegetative expression. A historically warm summer which caused great water demand. The old bush vineyards endured well. Rainfall during the first fortnight of September. The harvest improved at the end.

TECHNICAL DATA

Production area:

D.O.Ca.Rioja

Variety:

85% Tempranillo, 11% Graciano and 4% Garnacha

Vineyards:

Bush vines over 30 years old located in Haro and its bodering villages. Yields limited to 1,5 kgs per vine.

Harvest:

Hand-picked in 16 kg crates and hand sorted at the winery

Fermentation:

Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in French oak vats followed by malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels

Aging:

In 50% brand new and 50% second use, French oak barrels. 14 months in barrel and 20 months cellaring in bottle

Stabilisation:

Natural methods

Clarification:

Lyophilized egg white

Alcohol content:

14% Vol.

Packaging:

Carton cases of 6 bottles