Sierra de Toloño - Tinto, Rioja Alavesa, Spain (2022)

TASTING NOTES

Aromas of violets and Mediterranean herbs complement the delicate notes of chocolate and toast from the subtle aging. Elegant on the palate, with fresh notes that combine with round and sweet tannins. In perfect balance with natural acidity, it results in a pleasant and long-lasting finish.

High elevation (600-750m) vineyard. The grapes are 100% destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation is spontaneous and takes place in tank; the wine then spends a year in neutral French oak (225-L). No fining or filtering. 

Sandra Bravo is farming some of the highest altitude vineyards in Rioja – with plots of very old vines. Sandra seeks freshness and purity in her wines and in 2019 was named ‘Young Winemaker of the Year’ by Rioja expert and wine critic Tim Atkin MW.