Rioja Gabaxo

Spain
Rioja
2022

Olivier’s only wine that blends fruit from a range of sites within Rioja. The Tempranillo (40%) is from Rioja Alavesa, planted on a rocky, clay-limestone soil at an elevation of 500 meters above sea level. The Garnacha (40%) and Graciano (20%) are from two different plots in Cárdenas on red clay at 600 meters. Grapes are hand harvested, left whole cluster and fermented in concrete vats. Aged 12 months in foudre and 500L French Oak Demi muds.

94 points
"Tangy grilled herbs, Mediterranean spices, peppercorns, earth funk and mineral to the naturally rendered blackberries and dark cherries. Quite supple on the entry with a round, fleshy center palate carried by a dollop of fine tannins. Linear and pristine finish. Drink or hold."
Zekun Shuai,
James Suckling
September 18, 2023

SKU/Code: 
DB3484-22
Product Line: 
Wine
Red
Varietal: 
Garnacha
Farming Type: 
Organic