Bodegas Roda Rioja Reserva 2019 750ml

A poised red, showing a sense of style and seamless integration. Offers ripe cassis and boysenberry fruit alongside delicate anise, paprika and cinnamon spice notes, with stone, dried mint and floral accents. Framed by sleek, sculpted tannins, this shows good tension and focus through the long-lasting, lively finish. Drink now through 2040. 10,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.

• Country: Spain
• Region: La Rioja
• Appellation: Rioja
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Tempranillo

There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.