Bodega Hontza, Rioja Alavesa 2018

Some pretty cool things are happening in good ‘Old Rioja and Bodega Hontza is one of them. Young winemaker Garcia Nafria took over the family estate and runs its estate with a Burgundian spirit and light touch in the cellar. The idea is to let the outstanding terroir of the Rioja Alta (a little sub region with premium soils and higher elevation) do the talk while implementing fully organic and manual labour in the vineyard.

Wine Profile: Wild mint and green dried herbs open up to layers of dark berries, prune and warming black pepper. Pairs well with red meats, semi cured cheeses and stewed tomatoes.