Raposo, Villabuena de Álava, Sierra de Toloño - 2020

Name: Raposo, Villabuena de Álava, Sierra de Toloño
Brand: Sierra de Toloño
SKU: 44651
Price: 26.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 44651 750 mL

Sandra Bravo's vines in Rioja Alavesa are some of the oldest, and highest in altitude, in all of Rioja. This is sourced from two vineyards, one of them planted in 1920. The wine is aged in large oak barrels and is aromatically leaner and less fruit-forward, with spice, stone, and leather all making their mark. It is medium-bodied, with pronounced acidity and tannins. This is a great candidate for the cellar, but certainly enjoyable today. Pair with herbed roasted lamb.

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$323.52 $291.17/ Case of 12

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Color

Red

Vintage

2020

Country

Spain

Region

Rioja

Sub-Region

Rioja Alavesa

Producer

Sierra de Toloño

Grape Variety

Tempranillo

Graciano

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