this is delicious
densely packed and sharply focused on the palate
It fermented with 30% full clusters in old tinajas (30%) and concrete vats (70%) with an 18-day maceration
The nose and mouth confirm this impression through notes of red berries and citrus fruits
This wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif because of its fruitiness and its supple
2019 | Bodegas Roda 'Roda I' Reserva | Rioja 1.5L Jean-Paul Thevenet this is deliciousImmense depth and exuberance here. Fine spices, dark plums, fresh blackberries, blueberries, graphite and crushed stones. Naturally concentrated, broad, vertical and full bodied, but still fluid and linear. Crumbled, dusty tannins grow on the palate, leading it to a juicy, tightly wound finish that goes on and on. One of the best Roda I? Drinkable now upon decanting, but much better from 2025. 97 Pts James Suckling