Bodegas Roda, Roda 1 Rioja Reserva 2013

No expense has been spared at Bodegas Roda in trying to produce the finest wines in this famous region. Huge investment in both vineyard and winery coupled with incredibly high standards produce a modern and sexy wine which has critics cooing. This Reserva is produced from some very old, extremely low yielding vines. 

2010 was considered the perfect vintage after some very good years. An optimal growth cycle, without incidents regarding the health of the vineyards. The harvest took place during a magnificent state of the vines and with a moderate production, with good fruit setting and slow ripening. This wine is made of Tempranillo from vines aged of more than 30 years, fermented in wooden vats. It is aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, 50% of which are new and 50% of one wine. Once clarified with egg white, the wine rests for a minimum of 20 months in the bottle. Numbered bottles. It is recommended to decant it at least 2 hours before it is served.  A great year with excellent ageing potential, which resulted in spicy and fruity wines, with a very good structure and acidity.