Red Wine Rayos Uva 2021
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Made by the prestigious French winemaker Olivier Rivière in La Rioja. Rayos Uva is a blend of Grenache, Graciano and Tempranillo
Grown at an altitude of 650 metres above sea level, this Spanish red wine is made from low-yielding vines. The soils are composed of sand and limestone; moreover, they are covered with pebble stones - similar to the legendary "galets" of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Produced only from the "free-run" juice, the grapes were destemmed and cold-soaked. Then the wine was fermented and, following the traditional procedure, macerated with daily pump-overs. Rayos Uva 2021 was subsequently aged on its lees for 5 months, first in stainless steel tanks and then in concrete diposits.
Drink this red wine from La Rioja with cold meats and cured cheeses.
Appearance | The red wine Rayos Uva is medium purple with a violet hue at the rim. |
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Nose | The ageing on lees clearly shows its influence in this blend of Tempranillo, Grenache and Graciano. Aromas of black fruit and hints of violets over an evocative background of dried herbs. |
Palate | Fresh and tasty, with red and black fruit, mineral notes and some bitter touches. This red wine from Olivier Rivière is clean and well crafted, with supple tannins and a crisp acidity. Long finish with some undergrowth remembrances. |
Our personal opinion | A different Rioja, young, fresh and straightforward. Rayos Uva 2021 is a wine that will please both the aficionado and the casual drinker. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Rayos Uva 2020: Enterwine 91. Rayos Uva 2019: Enterwine 91. Parker 93. Rayos Uva 2018: Enterwine 92. Rayos Uva 2017: Enterwine 92. Peñín 91. Rayos Uva 2016: Enterwine 92. Rayos Uva 2015: Enterwine 93. |
Year | 2021 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Rioja |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
Ageing | On lees |
Type of ageing | Months in distinct containers |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 5 |
Enterwine's Score | 91 |
Media rating | 91 |
Percentage of variety | Garnacha 50%, Tempranillo 25%, Graciano 25%. |
Pairings | Cod, Grilled lamb, Grilled vegitables, Hamburgers , Mushrooms, semi-curred cheese |
Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Light, easy to drink, Lively and Fresh |
Occasion | Appetizer, Barbecue, Dinner with friends, Reunion with colleagues |