Que Vida Maceracion Carbonica DOC Rioja (red)
A remarkably playful and joyful natural wine fermented as whole bunches without added sulfur. It offers an irresistibly pure expression of fresh raspberries, lively floral aromas, and a lightness made for summer evenings.
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Carbonic maceration is an ancient winemaking method using uncrushed grapes. This results in fresh wines with floral aromas and intense color. The wine is highly drinkable and meant to be enjoyed by the glassful.
In many villages across Rioja Alta, the greeting 'Que Vida' is well known...
VARIETY
90% Tempranillo, 10% Viura (traditional Rioja Alta blend).
WINERY
Organic grapes, without added sulfur.
HARVEST
Hand-picked. Harvested in the first half of October.
VINIFICATION AND AGING
This wine captures the essence of the Cosechero style, intended for drinking young. It ages exclusively in stainless-steel tanks without oak contact, preserving exceptional fruit purity. The wines are bottled young, unfiltered, and without added sulfur.
ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 14.5%.
TASTE AND CHARACTER
Imagine a liquid garden from Rioja. The wine has a young, untamed cherry color. The aroma is delicate yet intense, with dominant notes of fresh raspberries, violets and a pinch of rosemary. Joyful palate with delicious fruity sweetness and harmonious, refreshing acidity that invites another sip.
SOMMELIER'S TIP
Serve at 16 °C. Excellently complements grilling and BBQ, creamy risottos, fresh pasta, traditional Spanish tapas and pinchos, as well as the bolder flavors of Asian cuisine.
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Bodegas Santalba is a traditional family winery from Rioja Alta successfully combining long family experience with modern trends, including organic farming and natural wines. Founded over 25 years ago by Santiago Ijalba, who has over 50 years of experience in making great Rioja wines dating back to 1964. The name Santalba is a fusion of his first name and surname (Santiago Ijalba).
The winery is a pure family business, involving the founder's children: Roberto Ijalba (oenologist and winemaker) and Laura Ijalba Pérez (communications). Santalba is based on honesty, top-quality grapes and creating wines with individual character that truly taste like Rioja. They are known for their long-aged wines (reservas).
The winery has recently expanded its range with the "Que Vida" line, named after an informal greeting in Rioja Alta meaning "What's new?" This range presents a modern, fresh style of Rioja with minimal intervention, organic grapes and no added sulfur. It responds to growing demand for natural and cosechero wines intended to be enjoyed young.