Finca La Selva Tempranillo Rioja DOCa

Key characteristics:

Finca La Selva Tempranillo Rioja DOCa is an exceptional red wine, crafted from 100% Tempranillo grapes grown on the single ‘La Selva’ estate. Situated on a mountainside at 500 to 600 meters in Hornos de Moncalvillo within Rioja Alta, this wine benefits from a cool vineyard environment, resulting in an unmistakably fresh and vibrant Rioja expression. Its unique vinification, involving both stainless steel and used oak barrel aging, captures the essence of youthful fruit while introducing subtle spicy notes.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 100% Tempranillo
• Appearance: Bright ruby red colour.
• Aroma: It has the fresh and juicy fruit of a young wine, combined with the touch of spicy oak flavours.
• Taste: Exceptionally soft palate, pleasant and easy to drink.
• Region: Hailing from Rioja, Spain’s premier Qualified Designation of Origin (DOCa), this wine embodies the region’s diverse terroir. Rioja Alta, where Finca La Selva is located, is renowned for producing elegant and complex wines, influenced by a temperate climate that blends Atlantic and Mediterranean characteristics. The vineyards thrive on varied soils including calcareous clay, ferrous clay, and alluvial types, all contributing to the wine’s distinct profile, further enhanced by significant diurnal temperature shifts.
• Pairing: Soft and round, Finca La Selva Tempranillo is a fine wine to be enjoyed by itself, but is also great to drink alongside a wide range of tapas, or easy Spanish dishes like a good paella!

Overall impression:

This Tempranillo offers a delightful balance of fresh fruit and delicate spice, making it approachable yet complex. Its soft palate and easy-drinking nature promise a truly enjoyable experience for any occasion.

Extra notes:

• Rioja holds the prestigious Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) status, one of only two regions in Spain to achieve this highest classification, signifying rigorous quality standards.
• The Tempranillo grape, the undisputed star of Rioja, thrives in the region’s unique climate and diverse soils, producing wines with great potential for intensity, acidity, and tannins.