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Bodegas Exopto - Rioja Horizonte de Exopto 2019

Bodegas Exopto - Rioja Horizonte de Exopto 2019

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4/5 (1 customers)

93/100

James Suckling

93/100

Tim Atkin

fruity
mineral
finesse
peppery
red meat

"Plums, stones, peppercorns, tobacco, and toasted herbs on the nose. It is full-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Supple, peppery, and racy finish. Tempranillo, Graciano, and Garnacha. Drink now or hold." (James Suckling 2022)

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Estate

Bodega Exopto

Vintage

Horizonte de Exopto

Vintage

2019

Designation

Rioja

Region

Spain

Grape varieties

80% Tempranillo, 10% Grenache, 10% Graciano

Terroirs

Clay-limestone and sand on 4 plots

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Fermentation in concrete vats at low temperature (22-24ºC), short maceration for one week.

Livestock farming

12 months in French oak barrels of 225 liters (60%) and 600 liters (40%), including 15% new oak

Alcohol content

14.5%

Eye

Deep ruby red

Nose

Aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry), spicy and smoky notes

Mouth

Intense notes of pure black fruit, silky tannins, a long, mineral finish, and a very good balance between intensity and finesse.

Serve

At 15-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with roasted meats, dishes with sauces, Mediterranean cuisine rich in tomatoes and peppers, dishes with aromatic herbs and oriental spices...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100

Rated Recommended

About wine:

Plums, stones, peppercorns, tobacco, and roasted herbs on the nose. Full-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Supple, peppery, and racy finish. Tempranillo, Graciano, and Garnacha. Drink now or cellar.

Tim Atkin

Tim Atkin

Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100

Customer rating

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4/5

based on 1 review

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Note and opinion by Mr. BERNARD D. Published on 10/19/2024

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