REGION | Spain, Rioja |
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VARIETAL | Blend |
TYPE | Red Wine |
SIZE | 750ml |
ABV | 14.5% |
List price: | $26.99 |
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Sale price: | $21.19 |
You save: | $5.80 (21%) |
Notes | |||
"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." —winemaker Blend: 40% Graciano, 40% Garnacha, 20% Tempranillo |
Critical Acclaim | |||
"The very young unoaked red 2021 Rayos Uva looks for fruit-driven aromatics showcasing the approachability of Rioja Baja, where the wines can be juicy and tasty. It was produced with a blend of 40% each Garnacha and Tempranillo and 20% Graciano, quite different from the wines from the past, with 13.5% alcohol and good freshness and balance. It fermented destemmed and was kept in tank until bottling. It's very primary, a little reductive, young, fresh and juicy, with notes of berries and herbs and a light and fresh palate that makes it very pleasant and easy to drink. Volume has grown (to 130,000 bottles) and so has the quality! There are three or four bottlings from the same master blend." —Wine Advocate |