Azabache Organic Rioja 2020
Buy of the Week, Real Review
93/100 Wine Orbit
91/100 Bob Campbell MW
90/100 Premium Cameron Douglas MS
Fincas de Azabache boasts a brand-new state of art winery completed in 2015 and located in the town of Aldeanueva de Ebro, some 59km SE from Logroño in the Rioja Baja. Drawing on history since 1956 and with 502 hectares of vines selected from the best family estates or ‘fincas’, grown in a continental climate between 350-600 metres above sea with both Atlantic and Mediterranean influences. The dry conditions allow for organic cultivation and the implementation of innovative technology to produce pure, flavoursome, balanced wines that offer outstanding value.
This wine is comprised of all of Rioja’s classic varieties - Tempranillo 60%, Garnacha 20% and Graciano 20%.
Elaborated using ecologically cultivated grapes, harvested between the second fortnight of September and the first fortnight of October. Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of between 25-28ºC. Automatic control of overpumping for the extraction of aromatic and colour compounds. The wine is aged 6 months in French and American oak. Garnet red cherry colour of medium intensity with ruby rim. Intense, clean aromas of black and red fruit. Soft, balanced and rich with sweet, ripe tannins.Pair with white, red and cured meats and hard cheese.
90/100 Premium Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier
This is an organic wine made from Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano showcasing aromas and flavours of sweet meats and red flowers, fresh and dried strawberries, wet clay and crushed stones, sweet spices of soil and oak. Dry, taut, a decent tannin and acid squeeze with flavours of dark red berry fruits, spiced plums, bitter chocolate and sandy textures. Moderate oak levels, excellent texture overall, a classic style with best drinking alongside food.
91/100 Bob Campbell MW
60% tempranilo, 20% garnacha, 20% graciano. Mellow, medium-bodied Rioja with savoury, baked earth, dried herb, vanilla, violet and subtle spicy oak flavours. A good example of well made Rioja at a competitive price. 15 FEB 2023
2023–2028