Rioja Rayos Uva

Olivier Rivière
Spain
Rioja
2022

Rayos Uva is Olivier’s version of a Bourgogne Rouge sourced from fruit grown in the sandy, gravelly and alluvial soils of Rioja Baja. The blend is dependent on the vintage but usually includes Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano  – percentages change each year to create a brightly fruity version of Rioja unmarked by oak. The breakdown of this particular vineyard is 50% Graciano, 30% Garnacha, and 20% Tempranillo.

Grapes are hand harvested, left partially whole cluster and fermented in tank. Aged 6-8 months in concrete vats and foudre. 

90+ points
"The young, pale, bright ruby red 2022 Rayos Uva has primary grapes notes, hints of grape pulp and ripe berries. It's juicy and fleshy, with ripe fruit flavors, a tender mouthfeel and fine tannins. It was produced with a blend of 40% Garnacha and Tempranillo and 20% Graciano fermented and destemmed and matured in tank. It has 13.5% alcohol and has nice balance. It was bottled in June 2023."
Luis Gutiérrez,
Wine Advocate
Feb 29, 2024

SKU/Code: 
DB3517-22
Product Line: 
Wine
Red
Varietal: 
Tempranillo
Farming Type: 
Organic
Tech Sheet: 
PDF icon TSOlivierRiviereRiojaRayosUva.pdf