Arizcuren Rioja Monte Gatún
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Arizcuren Monte Gatún is a 2023 Rioja red blended from 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 10% Mazuelo, grown in north-facing vineyards at 2000 feet. The nose shows forest fruits, ripe figs, thyme and lavender. The palate is smooth and textured, with silky tannins and a ripe Garnacha finish. The grapes are hand-harvested in small crates in early October, destemmed, and each variety ferments separately with indigenous yeasts. The blend is assembled before malolactic fermentation, then aged 12 months, 70% in concrete and 30% in Slavonian oak. It is 14% alcohol.
Javier Arizcuren comes from a family of wine growers in Quel, in La Rioja Baja. He trained as an architect and studied viticulture and oenology at the University of La Rioja. He began making wine in 2009 in the family home and took over the family vineyards in 2011. His project uses only the best plots, with Garnacha and Mazuelo bush vines between 40 and 130 years old, farmed organically without herbicides, pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.
- Brand: Arizcuren
- Wine Type: Red Wine
- Varietal: Tempranillo
- Region: Rioja, Spain
- Vintage: 2023
- Bottle Volume: 25.4 fl oz
- Pack Quantity: 12 Bottles
- Shipping Weight: 48 lb