Bodegas Exopto Rioja La Mimbrera de Exopto 2021 castelli-estate Blood orange and cherries spiced

Blood orange and cherries spiced with caraway seed

Palate is tight and slightly sweet

due to the combination of a lighter crop and extended ripening

We pumped the wine over the skin cap twice daily

Bodegas Exopto Rioja La Mimbrera de Exopto 2021 castelli-estate Blood orange and cherries spicedTom Puyaubert has long been a cheerleader for Graciano grown in Riojas Atlantic influenced terroirs, where it accounts for barely 2% of total plantings. The small parcel, within the existing, old vine La Mimbrera vineyard, was planted at 5,000 vines ha and holds sentimental value for its grower; it was the first vineyard Puyaubert planted in balos. The grapes were destemmed and fermented naturally in old oak. The wine spent two weeks on skins and aged