An expressive, aromatic and complex cuvée! Filled with flavors of black pepper, morello cherry and garrigue, Horizonte de Exopto is always a great success, with its controlled concentration, drinkability and lightness. An astonishing and surprising cuvée!
Features
Estate
Bodega Exopto
Cuvée
Horizonte de Exopto
Vintage
2018
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
80% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 10% Grenache
Terroirs
Clay-limestone and sand on 4 plots
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual, in 15 Kg cases
Winemaking
Fermentation in concrete vats at low temperature (22-24ºC), short one-week maceration.
Breeding
12 months in 225-litre (60%) and 600-litre (40%) French oak barrels, including 15% new oak
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep ruby red
Nose
Aromas of red and black fruit (cherry, blackberry) with hints of spice and smoke.
Mouth
Intense black fruit flavor, very pure, silky tannins. Long, mineral finish, excellent balance between intensity and finesse.
Serve
AT 16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with roasted meats, dishes in sauces, Mediterranean cuisine rich in tomatoes and peppers, dishes with aromatic herbs and oriental spices.
Bodega Exopto
Rioja
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated 92/100 (Vintage 2017) (Wonderful wine)
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Rated 94/100 (Vintage 2017)
Domain Rated Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 4 reviews
Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 29/05/2024
Tasted in 05/24. Deep red. Nose of cherry, blackberry and spices. Very rich and spicy on the palate.
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Note and review by M. JACQUES A. Published on 18/08/2023
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Note and review by M. LUDOVIC M. Published on 27/11/2020
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Note and review by M. BERNARD C. Published on 21/11/2020
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