Bodegas Aldonia 100 Rioja

Bodegas Aldonia is a family-run winery located on the Camino de Santiago in Navarrete. At an altitude of 800 metres, the estate takes its name from the derivation of “La Dona”, one of the family’s noblest vineyards, and “La Dama,” another superior land plot. Initially influenced by Bordeaux winemaking techniques in the early 20^th century, today the estate is run by the 4^th generation of winemakers, Ivàn and Mario Santos. Since 2006, the brothers have embarked on creating their own style of wine, based on ancestral tradition, and focusing vineyard work done by hand and the utmost respect for the grape. As such, they do not follow the conventional categories, instead choosing to maintain the essence and elegance of the Rioja terroir.

Produced from one hundred year old vines. At the winery the grapes were selected on the conveyor and then de-stemmed; they were lightly pressed. The must was fermented in 15,000- and 5,000-litre stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The malolactic fermentation was completed in the tanks and then the wine was transferred to 225- and 500 litre French- and American-oak barrels, where it was left to mature for 12 months. This has helped to create a balanced and elegant red

A delicate nose with hints of lavender and violets as well as thyme amongst fresh, ripe strawberries. Smooth on the palate as well as fresh and long.