La Dula Garnacha de Altura

by Sierra de Toloño 2018

$49.99 ($299.94 /case)

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La Dula Garnacha de Altura by Sierra de Toloño 2018

La Dula Garnacha de Altura

by Sierra de Toloño 2018

$49.99 ($299.94 /case)

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La Dula Garnacha de Altura by Sierra de Tolono 2018

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Producer : Sierra de Tolono

Region : Rioja (Spain), Spain (Spain)

Food Pairing : Cured Meat, Hard Cheese, Risotto, Veal roasted, White Meat

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Tasting Notes

"Sandra Bravo is a Garnacha lover who's keen to preserve old parcels of this special grape in Rioja. This comes from four different high-altitude sites, all of which are at least 60 years' old, and is a stunning first release, which emphasizes structure, freshness and fruit intensity rather than oak. Pale, refined and elegant, it's a wine that justifies the variety's description as the "Pinot of the south". "

96 points / Red Wine Discovery of the Year 2020 - Tim Atkin MW, Rioja Report 2020

Specs

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Price of Case	$299.94
Point Score	96
Sweetness	Not Applicable See Sweetness Chart
Bottle Size	750 ml
Producer	Sierra de Tolono
Region	Rioja (Spain), Spain (Spain)
Alcohol	14% alc./vol.
Style	Warm and fruity
Vintage	2018
Farming Method	Sustainable, Traditional
Food Pairing	Cured Meat, Hard Cheese, Risotto, Veal roasted, White Meat
Descriptors	Earthy, Fruity, Mineral
Wine Type	Red
Wood Presence	Oaked
Body	Full, Medium
Grapes	100% Garnacha

The Producer

Sierra de Tolono

Nestled high in the foothills of the Sierra de Toloño in Rioja Alavesa, Sandra Bravo tends to some of the region's oldest and highest-altitude vineyards. Cultivating Garnacha, Tempranillo, Viura, and a touch of Graciano, she operates a small winery in Villabuena de Álava. Employing steel, amphorae, and aged wood, this young winemaker skillfully translates the rugged mountain landscape into wines that are both pure and expressive. Bravo harvests a variety of grapes from micro-terroirs spread across numerous small plots, weaving together a fresh and beautiful representation of the area. Reflecting on her journey, she shares, ‘I studied Engineering and Enology in Rioja, then gained experience in wineries across Bordeaux, Tuscany, New Zealand, and California. After spending seven years in Priorat upon returning to Spain, I developed an open perspective on crafting distinct wines back in my homeland. Priorat profoundly influenced me to create artisanal wines, emphasizing the significance of the vineyard—the vineyard with soul.’ ‘Returning to Rioja in 2012, I resolved to craft wines that honor the gifts of the vineyard, always seeking freshness. I fell in love with Rioja Alavesa—the calcareous soil, small plots, Mediterranean herbs, and the constant North wind at high altitudes (right on the mountain that inspired the name of my project: Sierra de Toloño)... it was perfect!’