Izadi Rioja Larrosa 2023

Once at the winery, the grapes were carefully sorted and transferred directly to the press to undergo a short maceration on the skins – approximately 1 hour - to extract the primary fruit aromas and just the right amount of colour. Fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks at controlled cool temperatures. Malolactic fermentation was avoided. After fermentation, the wine remained in contact with the lees to add texture and complexity, before being lightly filtered and bottled.

The 2023 vintage was marked by a long heatwave at the end of August. Fruit set in June was excellent due to perfect weather throughout the month, but the heat that followed brought challenges to the vineyard. Careful canopy management was necessary to allow the grapes to fully ripen. The fruit for this wine benefited from the higher altitude, which brought cool nights. This allowed the fruit to gain balance despite the extreme heat.