The Red Wine Izadi Selección from Bodegas Izadi presents this red wine from the D.O.Ca Rioja, crafted from the grape varieties Tempranillo, Graciano and Maturana Tinta.
The grapes come from a selection of the best plots in the triangle comprising Villabuena de Ávala, Samaniego (Basque Country) and Ábalos (La Rioja); these are low-yield vineyards with an average age of 60 years. Pruning style: Bush vine. Soil: Clay-limestone with river stones. Vineyard altitude: 450-550 meters above sea level. Climate: Atlantic with Mediterranean influence. Destemming and crushing: Destemmed and lightly crushed. Alcoholic fermentation: In stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation: 50% in new barrels and 50% in stainless steel tanks.
Aging: 16 months. Barrel type: 75% French oak and 25% American oak. Barrel age: 33% new, 33% two years old, 33% three years old.
Optimal serving temperature: Between 16 and 18ºC.
Bodegas Izadi was born in 1987 by Gonzalo Antón, who, together with a group of friends and entrepreneurs from Vitoria, created an innovative project in the heart of Rioja Alavesa. Villabuena de Álava, where part of the family was already linked to viticulture, was the chosen village where an innovative winery focused on producing quality wines was built. The extensive knowledge of hospitality and restaurants led Gonzalo Antón to conceive a wine, Izadi, which soon became one of the most appreciated by the gastronomic world. At the same time, the incorporation of new winemaking techniques and a great desire for continuous improvement managed to create a distinctive style that has consolidated over time. In 2000, the incorporation of his son, Lalo Antón, into the company boosted international marketing, as well as the expansion of the company, which, under the name Artevino, undertook the projects of Finca Villacreces (D.O. Ribera del Duero), Bodegas Vetus (D.O. Toro) and Orben (D.O.Ca. Rioja). The commitment to quality, the connection to gastronomy and attachment to the land are the fundamental pillars on which Bodegas Izadi is based.
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