Javier San Pedro Ortega
Cueva de Lobos Tinto Joven 2021
Rioja
The Cueva de Lobos Tinto Joven is a 100% Tempranillo made without superfluous details or unnecessary weight. The bright and clean profile comes from simple winemaking in stainless steel tanks, allowing the purity of the fruit to shine.
Vineyard
The vineyards are sourced largely in Rioja Alavesa, near the Sierra de Cantabrian Mountains. Average vine age is around 20 years.
Winemaking
Destemmed before fermentation and aging in stainless steel
Vintage Note
A cool but also dry year, with even and balanced ripening. September rain provided relief to most parts of Rioja.
Tasting Note
Joyous red fruit of fresh raspberries and cherries, gently melded with loamy earth
Color
Red
Grape Varieties
Tempranillo
Appellation
Rioja
Alcohol
14%
Suggested Retail Price
$18
