Nube Maturana Tinta DOC Rioja (red)
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The Maturana Tinta grapes come from vineyards in the Najerilla Valley at an elevation of 500 m. Maturana is grown nowhere else in the world, making it a particularly fascinating variety. It forms small, compact clusters with tiny berries.
VARIETY
100% Maturana Tinta
HARVEST
Harvest takes place in the second week of October.
AGING
The grapes are destemmed and gently crushed to make full use of their potential during alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at a regularly controlled temperature. The wine then ages for a further 3 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels.
ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 14%; Acidity: 5.6 g/l; Residual sugar: 1.7 g/l.
CHARACTER AND SENSORY PROFILE
Deep purple-red color. The nose shows pepper with balsamic and spicy notes. The palate is round and balanced, with pronounced acidity and delicate black-fruit flavors. Medium persistence.
SOMMELIER'S TIP
Suitable with roasted and grilled red meats, ham, smoked cheeses, or tapas.
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Leza García is a small family winery in the heart of Rioja Alta with vineyards in the Najerilla and Sonsierra valleys. Currently managed by brothers Luis Fernando, Juan Angel and Donato (3rd generation). Founded in 1920 when Juan Leza Arenzana began growing grapes in Uruñuela. The 4th generation is represented by Sergio Leza, acting as export manager.
Leza García farms 135 ha of vineyards providing diverse growing conditions, soils and microclimates at 500–700 m altitude. Plantings are 70% red and 30% white grapes.
“Our vineyards benefit from exceptional conditions for grape growing, thanks to the convergence of continental and Mediterranean climates and the significant temperature differences between day and night.”
Winemaking is led by veteran oenologist Rodrigo Inza. White wines are fresh and crisp, while reds are pleasantly balanced, concentrated and characterized by a traditional style.