Guelbenzu Azul

90 points – James Suckling 2024Red Wine Guelbenzu Azul from the Denominación de Origen Ribera del Queiles (Spain), made from Tempranillo and Merlot grape varieties.

Aged for ten months in French and American oak barrels. Awards:Silver Medal Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2022Gold Medal Sélections Mondiales des Vins 2021Gold Medal Sélections Mondiales des Vins 2020Silver Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2019Gold Medal Challenge International du Vin 2018Silver Medal Challenge International du Vin 2017OWN VINEYARDArea: 46 haLocation: Finca la Lombana (Vierlas)Soil Type: of fluvial origin, composed mainly of gravels and sands. Average vineyard age: 20 yearsPlanting Density: 3,500 vines/haYield: 6,500 kg/haTraining System: EspalderaServing Temperature: 16 ºC.