PRACTICING ORGANIC FARMING
This reserva Rioja reflects a modern preference for a subtler and more integrated oak influence, stemming from a reasonable 16 months in barrels of previously-used French oak barrels. In this cooler, wetter year (more "Atlantic"), the 2020 Roda reserva has developed notes of evolution, a carmelization in the fruit tones, along a loose weaving of fresh, cool herb tones and savory, musky forest floor notes. Brooding red fruits like lightly roasted strawberry and red plum are joined by lightly cured tobacco and subtle balsam notes, along with threads of anise and cinnamon. The velvet-textured, chalky Tempranillo tannins make this an elegantly structured, but not overpolished expreience, perfect for mushroomy stews, braises and roasts, especially with game. Moderately aged cheeses and cured meats will also do!
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "A poised red, showing a sense of style and seamless integration. Offers ripe cassis and boysenberry fruit alongside delicate anise, paprika and cinnamon spice notes, with stone, dried mint and floral accents. Framed by sleek, sculpted tannins, this shows good tension and focus through the long-lasting, lively finish. Drink now through 2040. 10,000 cases made, 500 cases imported."
This reserva Rioja reflects a modern preference for a subtler and more integrated oak influence, stemming from a reasonable 16 months in barrels of previously-used French oak barrels. In this cooler, wetter year (more "Atlantic"), the 2020 Roda reserva has developed notes of evolution, a carmelization in the fruit tones, along a loose weaving of fresh, cool herb tones and savory, musky forest floor notes. Brooding red fruits like lightly roasted strawberry and red plum are joined by lightly cured tobacco and subtle balsam notes, along with threads of anise and cinnamon. The velvet-textured, chalky Tempranillo tannins make this an elegantly structured, but not overpolished expreience, perfect for mushroomy stews, braises and roasts, especially with game. Moderately aged cheeses and cured meats will also do!
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "A poised red, showing a sense of style and seamless integration. Offers ripe cassis and boysenberry fruit alongside delicate anise, paprika and cinnamon spice notes, with stone, dried mint and floral accents. Framed by sleek, sculpted tannins, this shows good tension and focus through the long-lasting, lively finish. Drink now through 2040. 10,000 cases made, 500 cases imported."
