"Plums, stones, peppercorns, tobacco and roasted herbs on the nose. Full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins. Supple, peppery and racy finish. Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha. Drink now or cellar. (James Suckling 2022)
Features
Estate
Bodega Exopto
Cuvée
Horizonte de Exopto
Vintage
2019
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
80% Tempranillo, 10% Grenache, 10% Graciano
Terroirs
Clay-limestone and sand on 4 plots
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
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
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep ruby red
Nose
Aromas of red and black fruit (cherry, blackberry) with hints of spice and smoke.
Mouth
Intense, pure black fruit notes, silky tannins, long, mineral finish, very good balance between intensity and finesse.
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with roasted meats, dishes in sauce, Mediterranean cuisine rich in tomatoes and peppers, dishes with aromatic herbs and oriental spices...
Bodega Exopto
Rioja
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
Domain Rated Recommended
About the wine:
Plums, stones, peppercorns, tobacco and roasted herbs on the nose. Full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins. Supple, peppery and racy finish. Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha. For drinking or cellaring.
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 1 reviews
Note and review by M. BERNARD D. Published on 19/10/2024
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