FINCA VALHONTA LALOMBA (TEMPRANILLO 100%, RED DRY WINE) 2021

Deep red color. Aromas of black fruits such as plum, notes of vanilla and tobacco. In the mouth full, robust and multi-layered with ripe tannins and a long aftertaste.The “Valhonta” vineyard is located in Villalba de Rioja, on a slope with direct exposure to the morning light, at 650m altitude. The vintage is made manually with spontaneous fermentation and aging in French barrels for 16 months.

Fits with:

Meat: Roast beef, pheasant, wild boar, lamb in wine sauce & aged cheeses.

Vegan: wild mushroom bourguignon, black chickpeas with smoked tomato, baked potatoes with rosemary.

93/100 Tim Atkin