Tentenublo Custero 2022

Tentenublo Custero 2022 is a dry red wine from the D.O. Ca. Rioja, crafted by the Tentenublo winery in Viñaspre. It features a fresh and aromatic profile with a pale color, smooth tannins, and distinct notes of blackberry, fig, and plum.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Garnacha, Tempranillo, Viura, Malvasía, Graciano, Monastrell
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Ca. Rioja
• Winery: Tentenublo
• Soil / Altitude: Diverse soils of Viñaspre
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 10 months in French oak barrels and concrete tanks

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from predominantly young vines located in the village of Viñaspre, in Rioja Alavesa. The diverse soil composition of these plots contributes to the wine's distinctive freshness and character, balancing the warm conditions of the 2022 vintage.

Ideal combination

Meat

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

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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

Fermentation occurs spontaneously with whole bunches in open vats. The wine is then aged for 10 months in second-use 500-liter French oak barrels, with some parcels refined in concrete tanks.

Why buy it

This limited-production red wine offers a contemporary and fluid expression of Rioja Alavesa. Its fruit-forward character and subtle oak influence make it an excellent choice for versatile pairings. To secure this unique bottle for your cellar, you can buy Tentenublo Custero 2022 online directly from our shop.