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93 Points
The Telmo Rodríguez Corriente Rioja 2020 has earned an impressive 93-point rating from James Suckling, highlighting its elegant structure and complex blend of ripe fruit and minerality.
Sourced from organically farmed, high-altitude vineyards in Rioja Alavesa, this wine reflects the purity and unique terroir of the region.
A harmonious blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, and Garnacha, the wine is perfectly balanced with vibrant fruit flavors, subtle oak influence, and smooth, fine-grained tannins.
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Description
The Telmo Rodríguez Corriente Rioja 2020 offers an exceptional experience for the wine lover. With its striking nose of ripe blackberries, red cherries, and a touch of roasted spices, it introduces a wine that is as aromatic as it is complex. The minerality, evoking wet stone, adds a distinct character that carries through to the palate. This wine delivers a dry, medium-to-full body with fine-grained tannins and a perfect balance of fruit and earth.
Crafted from organic vineyards at high altitudes in Rioja Alavesa, the grapes—primarily Tempranillo, with some Graciano and Garnacha—are hand-harvested and fermented using native yeasts in concrete tanks. Aged for a year in a blend of concrete, large oak foudres, and smaller barrels, it retains its fresh fruit profile while gaining complexity from the oak. Whether you choose to drink now or cellar for future enjoyment, this wine showcases the best of traditional winemaking.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Blackberry, Red Cherry, Spice
Palate:Cherry, Mineral, Spice
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
Description
The Telmo Rodríguez Corriente Rioja 2020 offers an exceptional experience for the wine lover. With its striking nose of ripe blackberries, red cherries, and a touch of roasted spices, it introduces a wine that is as aromatic as it is complex. The minerality, evoking wet stone, adds a distinct character that carries through to the palate. This wine delivers a dry, medium-to-full body with fine-grained tannins and a perfect balance of fruit and earth.
Crafted from organic vineyards at high altitudes in Rioja Alavesa, the grapes—primarily Tempranillo, with some Graciano and Garnacha—are hand-harvested and fermented using native yeasts in concrete tanks. Aged for a year in a blend of concrete, large oak foudres, and smaller barrels, it retains its fresh fruit profile while gaining complexity from the oak. Whether you choose to drink now or cellar for future enjoyment, this wine showcases the best of traditional winemaking.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Blackberry, Red Cherry, Spice
Palate:
Cherry, Mineral, Spice
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Blackberry, Red Cherry, Spice
Cherry, Mineral, Spice
Game
Pork
Red Meat