Altanza, Rioja Edulis de Altanza 2023 Germany with the dominant soil type

with the dominant soil type being the gravel (and sand) which gave Graves its name

with deep fruitfulness of brambled hedgerow alongside liquorice and woodsmoke

‘It is precisely this “agrological” paucity

Though this is a wine for immediate enjoyment

Altanza, Rioja Edulis de Altanza 2023 Germany with the dominant soil typeLightly oaked, pure Tempranillo with medium body, soft tannins and ripe flavours of soft fruits, brown sugar and a pinch of allspice. Plenty of fresh raspberry and strawberry notes make this an easy going wine to be enjoyed on its own or with a wide range of savoury foods. The hint of oak gives it just enough depth to make an ideal table wine for vegetable, poultry and pork dishes too. Bodegas Altanza, located in Rioja Alta, was established by a group