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Bodegas Exopto - Rioja Bozeto 2021

Rioja|Red wine

3.4/5 (7 customers)

92/100

Robert Parker

91/100

James Suckling

fruity

balanced

freshness

barbecue

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“The very young 2021 Bozeto red from Exopto [...] seems very well-balanced, with good alcohol content (14.5%), showcasing the more austere Garnacha and Graciano varieties with lovely fruit and freshness. It is very well-made and possesses a complexity and depth that exceed its price. It was aged in a combination of concrete and oak vessels for about six months. An excellent value in one of the best vintages for this wine.” (Wine Advocate 2022)

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Estate

Bodega Exopto

Vintage

Bozeto

Vintage

2021

Designation

Rioja

Region

Spain

Grape Varieties

60% Grenache, 35% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano, vignes âgées de 30 à 80 ans

Regions

Clay-limestone soils, rounded pebbles, and sand

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Fermentation in concrete and stainless steel tanks at a low temperature (22°C), followed by one week of maceration

Livestock Farming

6 months in concrete tanks (70%), French oak casks (20%), and used barrels (10%)

Alcohol content

14.5%

Eye

A deep, brilliant red color

Nose

Aromas of red berries (cherry, raspberry), with mineral and floral notes

Palate

Rich and indulgent, the raspberry and blackcurrant notes bring a certain sweetness that contrasts with a pleasant hint of acidity; very elegant, with a fruity, lingering finish

Serve

At 15-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2025

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with tapas, grilled vegetables, grilled meats, roast turkey, Italian cuisine, or spicy dishes...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Exopto’s very young 2021 Bozeto red blends Tempranillo from Ábalos with Mediterranean Garnacha from Alfaro (along with 10% Graciano), and it seems very well-balanced, with good alcohol content (14.5%), showcasing the more austere Garnacha and Graciano alongside lovely fruit and freshness. It is very well-made and possesses a complexity and depth that exceed its price. It was aged in a combination of concrete and oak vessels for about six months. An excellent value in one of the best vintages for this wine. 70,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in April 2022.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

A spicy nose with notes of black beans, cherry compote, and toasted Mediterranean herbs and spices. Full-bodied and supple, with a lovely hint of cherry pie on the palate, rounded out by fresh, juicy tannins. It doesn’t have immense depth, but it’s vibrant and lively. A blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo, and Graciano. Best enjoyed now.

Customer Rating

3.4/5

based on 7 reviews