La Nieta 2023

This dry red wine from the D.O. Ca. Rioja is crafted exclusively from Tempranillo grapes by the Viñedos de Páganos winery. It features a dark color with violet reflections, aromas of ripe red fruit and noble wood, and a balanced tannic structure with a persistent finish.

Key facts

• Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Ca. Rioja
• Winery: Viñedos de Páganos
• Soil / Altitude: Clay-loam with sandstone subsoil, 525 m altitude
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 16 months in French oak, high cellaring potential

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from Finca La Nieta, a singular 1.75-hectare vineyard planted in 1975 in the Páganos area. The clay-loam soils over sandstone and biodynamic farming practices result in very low yields and excellent concentration.

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 meticulous manual harvest, fermentation takes place in small oak vats using traditional grape treading. The wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation and ages for 16 months in new French oak barrels.

Why buy it

If you are looking for an exceptional wine for aging to add to your collection, this Rioja Alavesa red stands out for its volume and balance on the palate. It is an ideal choice for special occasions or to pair with fine dining. You can buy La Nieta 2023 online directly from our shop.