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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

“Aromas of plums, stones, peppercorns, tobacco, and toasted herbs. Full-bodied with fine-grained tannins. A supple, peppery, and elegant finish. Tempranillo, Graciano, and Garnacha. Drink now or cellar.” (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 sandy soils on 4 plots

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Fermentation in concrete tanks at low temperatures (22–24°C), followed by a short maceration period of one week

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels of 225 liters (60%) and 600 liters (40%), 15% of which are new oak

Alcohol content

14.5%

Eye

Deep ruby red

Nose

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

Palate

Intense, pure notes of black fruit, silky tannins, a long, mineral finish, and a superb 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 it with roasted meats, dishes served with sauce, Mediterranean cuisine rich in tomatoes and peppers, dishes featuring aromatic herbs and Middle Eastern spices...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100

Rated: Recommended

About the wine:

Aromas of plums, stones, peppercorns, tobacco, and toasted herbs. Full-bodied with fine-grained tannins. A supple, peppery, and elegant finish. Tempranillo, Graciano, and Garnacha. Ready to drink or for aging.

Tim Atkin

Tim Atkin

Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100

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4/5

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Review by Mr. BERNARD D. Posted on 10/19/2024

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