Banda La Roja

Rioja Tempranillo, Garnacha

Federico Paternina Banda La Roja is a captivating red wine hailing from the renowned Rioja region. Crafted primarily from Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes, this wine showcases a harmonious blend of flavors that dance on the palate. The wine embodies a medium to full body, with bright and lively acidity that enhances its complex character. The fruit intensity is prominent, delivering a symphony of rich red fruit flavors with a touch of spice. The tannins are notable, providing structure and depth to each sip. Federico Paternina Banda La Roja is a dry wine that exudes the essence of Rioja's winemaking expertise.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Leather

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Roasted Duck, Grilled Meats, Roasted Lamb

Region:

Rioja

If you want to understand Spain, pour yourself a glass of Rioja. This historic northern region produces some of the country's most famous wines, typically mature, savory reds that go majestically with roast lamb. Rioja's vineyards trace the flow of the Ebro River through a valley protected by the nearby Cantabrian Mountains. Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano are the key red grapes, with Viura leading the white grapes. There are three main classifications of red wines: Gran Reserva (aged for five years, at least two in barrel), Reserva (aged for three years, one in barrel), and Crianza (aged for two years, one in barrel). Other wines can be young and unoaked—an increasingly popular style that shows off Rioja's modern face.

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