Tentenublo Escondite del Ardacho El Abundillano 2023

This dry red wine from D.O.Ca. Rioja is a unique creation by the Tentenublo winery, sourced from a single centenary vineyard in Rioja Alavesa. It offers aromas of ripe red cherry and wild herbs, with a silky texture, delicate tannins, and a long, fresh finish.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Garnacha, Tempranillo, Malvasía
• D.O. / Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja
• Winery: Tentenublo
• Soil / Altitude: Marl and sandstone with iron, 590 meters altitude
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 9 months in used oak barrels

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from a single plot of less than one hectare located at 590 meters of altitude in Viñaspre. The centenary vines, aged up to 113 years, grow in marl and sandstone soils rich in iron oxide, fully exposed to the cold northern winds.

Ideal combination

Meat

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

Match

Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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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

Spontaneous fermentation takes place in open vats using indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for nine months in used oak barrels to preserve the natural freshness and purity of the fruit.

Why buy it

If you are looking for an exclusive wine with aging potential for your cellar, this highly limited production is an ideal choice. You can buy Tentenublo Escondite del Ardacho El Abundillano 2023 online directly from our shop to experience a singular expression of Rioja Alavesa.