Izadi, Rioja Reserva, 2020

Pure and concentrated Rioja Alavesa

This wine has a fresh and fragrant nose, with aromas of blackberry and redcurrant and notes of tobacco, liquorice and earthy undertones. The palate is pure and concentrated, with a long, fruit-forward finish.

• 100% Tempranillo
• Aged 16 months in French and Americam oak (20% new)

STORY BEHIND THE WINE

Owned and run by Lalo Antón and his family, Izadi, which translates to ‘nature’ in the Basque language, is a project rooted in a passion for gastronomy and wine. The estate was founded in 1987 by Gonzalo Antón, Lalo’s father. As well as the winery, the family also run the Michelin-starred restaurant, Zaldiaran, in nearby Vitoria. The winery sits in the small village of Villabuena in Rioja Alavesa, the highest part of the region, at an elevation of 400-600 metres. Izadi’s flagship wine, the Rioja Reserva, uses only hand-picked grapes from 30 to 40-year-old vines.