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Rio Nambe Red

New Mexico Red Table Wine

The Estrella Del Norte Vineyard Rio Nambe Red is an enchanting red table wine hailing from the picturesque landscapes of New Mexico. This wine showcases a medium-bodied profile, harmoniously blending vibrant fruit flavors with a touch of lively acidity, making it both refreshing and approachable. The fruit intensity is prominent, delivering notes of ripe cherries and blackberries that dance on the palate. Its tannins are notable yet well-integrated, providing a structured backbone without overpowering the wine's fruit-forward characteristics. The finish is perfectly dry, ensuring a clean and satisfying experience with every sip. This delightful red embodies the unique terroir of New Mexico, inviting you to enjoy its rich flavors in a variety of settings.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Region:


New Mexico
New Mexico

New Mexico, with its high desert landscapes and dramatic mountain ranges, offers a unique and diverse winegrowing environment in the American Southwest. The state's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) benefit from the high altitude and the intense sunlight, which together create a significant diurnal temperature variation. This variation sharply cools the vineyards at night, tempering the daytime heat and allowing grapes to ripen slowly and develop complex flavors while retaining essential acids. The arid climate and minimal rainfall reduce the risk of vine diseases and allow vintners to control vine vigor through irrigation. Vineyards at lower elevations tend to produce bolder, more intense wines, while those at higher elevations excel in growing cooler-climate varieties, yielding more delicate and aromatic wines.

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