Bodegas Exopto - Rioja El Espinal de Exopto 2021 (750ml)
| Producer | Bodegas Exopto |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | La Rioja |
| Subregion | Rioja |
| Varietal | Maturana Tinta |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Item# | 18190 |
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Bodegas Exopto Description
This wine is part of a collection of authentic and soulful bottlings that honors the hard work of the viticulturist Miguel Angel Mato, a native of San Vicente de la Sonsierra. Through this collection of wines we hope to highlight the unique character and hard work he puts into his best plots. We hope the terroir expressed in the wines will transparently illuminate the soil, climate, and the hand of this man: a critical and fundamental element that make up their terroir.
Bright purple color. Aromas of black fruit (blackberry, blueberry), white pepper and licorice. On the palate, very round and greedy, very spicy (black pepper). Powerful and vibrant, very fresh final, with a clearly marked Atlantic character.
Vinous: 93 Points
The 2021 El Espinal is a distinctive wine crafted from Maturana Tinta. Sourced from San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Rioja Alta, it fermented and aged in French oak barrels. The 2021 showcases a unique profile with fairly prominent pyrazine aromas, reminiscent of green bell pepper and jalapeño. Notes of ash, tobacco and blackberry add complementary nuances. On the palate, it offers a dry and creamy texture with a voluminous body and a lingering, juicy sensation. This enticing wine concludes with a soft bitter note that adds complexity to its long-lasting, flavorful finish.
