Viña Zaco Rioja 2008, Bodegas Bilbainas

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100% sensational Rioja that's booted every other contender out of the park in the numerous blind tastings we've had these last few months. It's easy to get good Rioja but it's very difficult to get great Rioja at this price. Forget Crianza, Reserva etc. etc., this Zaco is made from perfect fruit aged for nine months in new French and American oak. It's a pure expression of tempranillo grown where it's grown best and is so soft, spicy and delicious it should come with a health warning!

Vintage: 2008

Closure: Cork

Grape: Tempranillo

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

ABV: 14.0%

Grape variety and blend : 100% Tempranillo

Alcohol : 14.0%

Age of vine : Average 20 years

Soil type : Limy-clay gravelly soils known as "cascajo".

Hand/machine harvested : Hand

Length of fermentation : 14 days at 24°C

Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Barrel fermentation for 9 months

Bottle/cask ageing : Cask

Colour : Bright ruby red

Bouquet : Black fruits, Violet and liquorice

Serving temperature : 16 - 18°C

Food match : Cold meats, lamb and veg dishes, grilled veg and tapas.

Ageing potential : 3 - 5 years

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