VINTAGE 2012

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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CLIMATIC CYCLE

The fundamental characteristic of the 2012 vintage is to be the second consecutive year of drought.

472 mm. rainfall were collected in the months of the growing season, but 84 mm. were after the harvest, therefore the rainfall used for the harvest did not reach 400 mm. and we came from a previous year of 363 mm.

The budding was late due to the cold temperatures and the scarce of water in the soil. From May the temperatures rose and the vineyard recovered the delay. It was a late harvest due to drought.

As usual during the dry years the health of the grape was excellent. The self-regulation of the vine allowed that the ripening was good. There was little vegetation and low production, much lower than usual.

TECHNICAL DATA

Production area:

D.O.Ca.Rioja

Variety:

89% Tempranillo, 9% Graciano and 2% 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 40% brand new and 60% second use, French oak barrels. 14 months in barrel and 20 months cellaring in bottle

Stabilisation:

Natural methods

Clarification:

Lyophilized egg white

Alcohol content:

14,5% Vol.

Packaging:

Carton cases of 6 bottles

Formats:

Bottles of 50cl, 75cl, 1,5l, 3l and 6l.

TASTING

Colour:

Deep colour of good intensity, with a deep red colour background and lively red edging.

Nose:

Good intensity and very expressive.

Red ripen fruit character, with some black fruit notes.

The wood is perfectly integrated, fine spices notes and a mineral character.

Subtle floral nuances in the background.

Palate:

Medium volume, with a fine a silky tannin.

Fruity, it reminds of fresh cherries and is delicately spiced.

The mineral notes appear like a reflection of the ground and leaves the feeling of the fresh aromatic herbs.

Long and fresh wine.

In the line of the elegance and balance of the wines of the 2012 vintage, that were marked by a drought, poor vegetation, low production and an incredible grape health.

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