Vega del Rayo, Rioja, Vendimia Seleccionada, 2021
A blend of about 95% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo, a cheerful, oaked (American and Russian) Rioja. Clean, raspberry, red and black cherry character, with just a subtle note of sweet oak. Now-2025
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ColourRed
RegionRioja
GrowerVega del Rayo
Grape VarietyTempranillo
Vintage2021
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeVEG221
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is Spanish red wine, with Rioja being its showroom.
Origins
- Tempranillo vines were (possibly) originally brought to Spain, as variants of Pinot Noir (Burgundy) or Cabernet Franc (Bordeaux) from monasteries in Northern France by pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela.
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Vega del Rayo, Rioja, Vendimia Seleccionada, 2021
A blend of about 95% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo, a cheerful, oaked (American and Russian) Rioja. Clean, raspberry, red and black cherry character, with just a subtle note of sweet oak. Now-2025
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