Culture
100 Days of Rioja | Round Up 2
¡Salud! Week 2 of 100 Days of Rioja has officially wrapped and we’re ready for more. Check out our Instagram stories to explore the region and discover a new wine from Rioja each day. Taste along with us and shop this link.
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Izadi Reserva
Monday, August 10th
Beautiful black and red currant fruits, high-quality, unsmoked cigar tobacco, licorice and loamy soil undertones. Deep, medium to full-bodied, very pure, rich and concentrated.
Chanchales Vino Joven
Tuesday, August 11th
Medium Intensity, youthful with bright floral and red fruits on the nose. Light-Medium Bodied, dry, medium acidity, with light tannin. A moderate intensity with a medium finish of raspberry, blueberry, and tobacco.
Viña Alberdi
Wednesday, August 12th
Flavor-packed, balanced and very fresh. Smooth and friendly tannins with plenty of red fruit (raspberries, wild strawberries and red plums). Well-balanced finish with a pleasant final freshness that invites you to continue enjoying this new vintage.
Marqués de Tomares
Thursday, August 13th
Elegance and sophistication in a glass. Bright and crisp bites of green apple, fresh herbs, dried flowers and vanilla with a silky mouthfeel. The perfect addition to any veggie forward dishes.
Pies Negros
Friday, August 14th
Medium Bodied, dry with medium acidity making it perfect for and roasts or stew. The light-average tannins and long finish of cherry and licorice are ideal for any slow cooked meals.
Aspaldi
Saturday, August 15th
Broad range of aromas with an especially excellent integration of the barrel with a very expressive fruit. A particularly well-balanced wine with mature, powerful tannin (Elegant, Cherry, Plum, Full-bodied).
Remelluri Reserva
Sunday, August 16th
Deep ruby. Ripe red berries, dried flowers, and smoky minerals on the nose. The palate offers spicy, and concentrated flavors of black raspberry, and cherry compote with a zesty mineral quality building in the glass.