This is 100% Tempranillo that was carbonic fermented in stainless steel for freshness and lift. The nose shows a pretty style with light red fruits dominated by strawberry and early season raspberries. On the palate (just shy of moderate in weight) this shows a pretty red berry and a light complementary mix of pepper and herbs. - D&M TASTING NOTESIMPORTER NOTES:OVERVIEW: “Luberri Orlegi is the reference point for traditional, lighter-bodied, fruit-forward Rioja Alavesa wine. Grapes for Orlegi are grown in two estate vineyards: tempranillo from El Cuento at 415m comprises 95% of the blend, and viura from Cuatroencias at 500m is the remainder. Orlegi combines whole-cluster fermentation and standard fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel to emphasize the fruit. The resulting wine is classic, fresh, and food-friendly. A delicious tempranillo from Rioja for everyday drinking.”VINIFICATION: “Grape clusters are put into stainless steel tanks whole, without destemming or crushing for a partial carbonic maceration; the beginning of fermentation is intracellular, temperature-controlled at 24°C. This is followed by maceration on the skins for eight to ten days while native yeasts present on the grapes complete alcoholic fermentation. Orlegi rests in tank until bottling in January.”
