A blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Graciano, this Spanish red wine from La Rioja is made from vineyards 30 to 90 years old located in the town of Ábalos, on the southern foothills of Sierra Cantabria. It's a slightly rustic Rioja, with a warmly-toned, rounded fruit character and a warming - but juicy - mouthfeel that's lightly grounded by powdery tannins. The lift in the middle of the wine is pulled back down in the finish by the lightly chewy, unctuous fruit character, with a kiss of Spain's classic roasted tone (like with cocoa or coffee beans).
The winery practices an environmentally friendly viticulture and follows the principles of biodynamic farming in order to get a natural expression of the terroir.
WINE ADVOCATE 92 + POINTS - "The 2022 Pies Negros is a village red produced with 85% Tempranillo and 15% Graciano from Ábalos. It has 14% alcohol and a pH of 3.54. It's a little rustic, with an earthy touch, abundant, slightly dusty tannins and a dry finish..."
VINOUS 92 POINTS - "... Aged for up to 12 months in barrels and foudres, this purple wine displays elder and sour cherry notes with hints of violet and rose. Dry and chalky, the juicy, infusion-like palate unleashes its energy with a faintly grippy touch—a long-lasting, primary Rioja red.
The winery practices an environmentally friendly viticulture and follows the principles of biodynamic farming in order to get a natural expression of the terroir.
WINE ADVOCATE 92 + POINTS - "The 2022 Pies Negros is a village red produced with 85% Tempranillo and 15% Graciano from Ábalos. It has 14% alcohol and a pH of 3.54. It's a little rustic, with an earthy touch, abundant, slightly dusty tannins and a dry finish..."
VINOUS 92 POINTS - "... Aged for up to 12 months in barrels and foudres, this purple wine displays elder and sour cherry notes with hints of violet and rose. Dry and chalky, the juicy, infusion-like palate unleashes its energy with a faintly grippy touch—a long-lasting, primary Rioja red.
