Suzzane Rioja 2021

Velvety texture is balanced by juicy acidity and softly gripping tannins. Aromas of blackberry, damson plums and black cherry fill the nose whilst sweet spices such as cinnamon and star anise and tobacco fill the palate. 

A sensational pairing with game and pasta in a tomato-based sauce. Try with our sommelier's favourite pairing of guineafowl with a red-wine reduction sauce.

Best served at 15 – 18°C.

The winemaker, Oxer Bastegieta always wanted to make wines in the Rio de Janeiro of Álava, and in 2005 he went to Guardia, charmed by the peculiarities of the area. He made his first wine in 2009, buying grapes from local growers (from old vineyards). It was a successful experiment. Falling in love with the area and its wonderful vineyards, Oxer made a decision: to take root there and develop the art of viticulture and winemaking there. Despite being relatively new in the region, it had already begun to gain local and international recognition. “As a natural assistant I believe in expressing the landscape through my wines. I use organic and biodynamic methods, because I think it is the only way to show the character and landscape. The winemaking is all with my hands and using pure materials (concrete vats, foudres, amphoras), indigenous yeast and calm fermentations. Infusing the wines rather than extracting. I just go with the wine. It’s about connection, knowledge, the vines and the winemaker.” says Oxer

A 101-year (1919) old vineyard of 1 ha located in Elvillar (Rioja Alavesa) at 600 metres altitude with calcareous clay composition. A mixed plot of Tempranillo, Viura and Garnacha Blanca that only yields 3000 kg per hectare.

• Vegan - Practising (Uncertified)

• Organic - Practising (Uncertified)

• Biodynamic - Practising (Uncertified)

Red | Still | 75cl | 14.5% ABV