Javier San Pedro Ortega

Cueva de Lobos Tinto Joven 2021

Rioja

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The Cueva de Lobos Tinto Joven is a 100% Tempranillo made without superfluous details or unnecessary weight. The bright and clean profile comes from simple winemaking in stainless steel tanks, allowing the purity of the fruit to shine.

Vineyard

The vineyards are sourced largely in Rioja Alavesa, near the Sierra de Cantabrian Mountains. Average vine age is around 20 years.

Winemaking

Destemmed before fermentation and aging in stainless steel

Vintage Note

A cool but also dry year, with even and balanced ripening. September rain provided relief to most parts of Rioja.

Tasting Note

Joyous red fruit of fresh raspberries and cherries, gently melded with loamy earth

Color

Red

Grape Varieties

Tempranillo

Appellation

Rioja

Alcohol

14%

Suggested Retail Price

$18

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