Telmo Rodriguez, `Corriente` Rioja 2021

Tasting Notes

`Corriente` (common, everyday) Rioja is made with a blend of organic certified estate grapes and locally purchased fruit from growers that farm traditionally around the Lanciego and Vinaspre villages, in the Rioja Alavesa area. The bush trained vines grow at altitudes ranging from 480 to 650 meters above sea level with various orientations on two main soil types. On the flat sandstone plateaus the vines grow on shallow, low fertility stony, calcareous and silty textured soils which inhibit vigour and concentrate the flavours, adding mineral notes. The soils on the gentle slopes are moderately deep, with less stone, a higher marl content and very fine texture which prologues the ripening and adds freshness to the finished wine. Deep ruby in colour, this Rioja is made in a fresh and approachable style. It has a very pure and attractive nose with expressive blackberry and cherry fruit. The palate is concentrated and vibrant, with ripe berry, fine-grained tannins and a spicy finish.