RODA I is blended with parcels that that year have ripened in a black fruit profile. The deep black fruit, is almost always dominated by the plumb and supported by mineral notes, chocolate and balsamic sensations, that form an ensemble that slowly flows from the furthest side of the glass until it becomes huge in the entrance of the nose. In the mouth, the volume becomes evident, the fruit complexity nicely surrounds the mouth cavity showing the numerous and polished tannins. The wine gets longer making stronger the retro nasal sensation every time we breathe. A fruity and fresh sensation will last, inviting us to continue drinking.

CLIMATIC CYCLE

During the 2016 vegetative cycle, there was a total rainfall of 409 mm, distributed mostly in the months prior to sprouting. At the end of the cycle, already in the month of September, there was a significant increase in the temperatures with a storm that favored the ripening. A year of perfect maturation, with Mediterranean influence and great wines.

TECHNICAL DATA
Production area: D.O.Ca.Rioja

Variety: 96% Tempranillo and 4% Graciano

Vineyards: Bush vines over 30 years old, yields limited to 1,5 kgs per vine.

Harvest: Hand-picked in 16 kg crates and hand sorted at the winery

Fermentation: Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in French oak vats followed by malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels

Aging: In 50% brand new and 50% second use, French oak barrels. 16 months in barrel and 20 months cellaring in bottle

Stabilisation: Natural methods

Clarification: Lyophilized egg white

Alcohol content: 14,5% Vol.

TASTING
Colour: High, intense layer with a red cherry background and red rim.

Nose: As always, the RODA I are discreet when you bring them to the nose and little by little the aromas rise from the bottom, pulling wonderful sensations that fill the glass.

There are many black fruits, but it has red flashes that make it shine, black plums dominate, and cherries appear next to it. Underneath are the earth, chocolate, aromatic plants and sweet spices, cinnamon, cloves… which complete this aromatic landscape.

The oak slightly leaves its mark on the background.

Palate: It's an example of the elegance of RODA I, very fine in the palate, with excellent tannin, silky and lively at the same time. Plums and cherries fill the mouth, slightly liqueur and fresh, it is a perfect and difficult balance. It is very long, with a powerful retronasal route.

The excellent quality of the aged oak appears subtly and the cocoa and sweet spices finish off a sensation of enormous pleasure. It grows in the glass as is normal for RODA I.

A great wine to drink now, which will improve a lot over the years.