Aiurri Tinto 2022

This dry red wine from the D.O. Ca. Rioja is crafted by the Aiurri winery in the municipality of Leza. It offers a medium-to-full body with aromas of fresh fruit, ripe plum, subtle spicy notes, and firm, well-structured tannins.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, others
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Ca. Rioja
• Winery: Aiurri
• Soil / Altitude: Diverse compositions at the foot of the Sierra de Toloño
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 16 months in French oak barrels and 4 months in concrete tanks

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from old-vine parcels situated at the foot of the Sierra de Toloño. The varying altitudes and the confluence of Atlantic and Mediterranean climates provide an optimal balance between freshness and maturity.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Following a double selection, vinification is carried out by gravity and by individual parcels using spontaneous fermentation. The wine is aged for 16 months in French oak barrels of various sizes, followed by four months of refinement in concrete tanks.

Why buy it

This red wine represents the new generation of Rioja, prioritizing elegance and the authentic expression of the Leza terroir. Its solid structure and balance ensure excellent cellaring potential, making it a valuable addition to your cellar. To experience this precise interpretation of Rioja Alavesa, you can buy Aiurri Tinto 2022 online directly from our shop.