The Roda Rioja Reserva is selected from plots mainly around Haro, which tend to produce more of a red berry Rioja. In this wine, the Tempranillo dominates with mostly around 90%, plus smaller parts of the grape varieties Graciano and Garnacha. The bush-trained vines must be over 30 years old to qualify for the Roda.
After fermentation in large wooden vats, the wine is stored for 14 months in French barriques, 40% of which is new wood, 60% are barrels that have been used for the second time. After another 30 months in the bottle, it goes on sale. The aim here is a fairly intense wood tone, which is always well integrated by the extract of the wine and the intense ripe fruit. Up to and including the 2001 vintage, this wine was called Roda II.
The Roda Reserva 2019 has an intense ruby red color, which indicates the ripe top vintage in Rioja. The scent is blue and red berries, precise and full-bodied, the wood plays a suitable role and a fine herbal note is also present. On the palate, too, one immediately notices the power and fullness of the excellent vintage, the tannins are handy, the wine appears powerful overall, but also surprisingly classic and fresh for the otherwise very fruity and opulent style Bodegas Roda.< /p>
Optimal drinking:
now until 2033
Analytical Data:
14.0% ABV
Aging:
14 months in new and used French barriques
Grapes (vintage 2018):
89% Tempranillo, 7% Garnacha and 4% Graciano
Ratings:
92/100 Parker (2019 vintage)
Closure:
Natural cork
Type:
dry red wine
Bollier: Bodegas Roda S.A., Avenida Vizcaya 5, 26200 HARO / Spain Product from Spain - contains sulphites
