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Horizonte De Exopto

2012 Rioja 80% Tempranillo; 10% Garnacha; 10% Graciano

The Global Wine Co. Horizonte De Exopto is a captivating red wine from the renowned Rioja region, showcasing an expressive blend of eighty percent Tempranillo, complemented by ten percent Garnacha and ten percent Graciano. This impressive vintage from 2012 exhibits a medium-bodied profile with a delightful balance of acidity that refreshes the palate. The fruit intensity is pronounced, offering lush notes of ripe dark berries and cherry, intertwined with subtle hints of earthy undertones that reflect its terroir. Tannins are notable yet elegantly structured, providing a firm backbone that enhances the wine's overall character. This wine is bone dry, making it an excellent companion for hearty meals, and it can be enjoyed now or aged further to unveil its evolving complexity.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Pairs well with:


Paella, Lamb Chops, Grilled Meats

Region:


Rioja
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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