Rioja 'Autor' Vina Ane 2020

The Rioja 'Autor' from the Viña Ane winery is configured as an accessible and typical interpretation of the Rioja Alta territory, a sort of "business card" for the winery. The Viña Ane winery was born in 2004 in the municipality of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, along the course of the Ebro River, where spouses Eduardo Monge and Lorena Garbati started their winemaking project with the aim of nurturing the winemaking traditions of their respective families. The name Viña Ane is then a dedication from Eduardo and Lorena to their daughter, Ane.

Viña Ane Rioja 'Autor' is a pure Tempranillo cultivated in the municipalities of San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Rivas de Tereso on clay and limestone-rich soils. The clusters are harvested and selected twice by hand, the first directly in the vineyard and the second in the cellar. The subsequent alcoholic fermentation takes place at controlled temperature in oak containers, accompanied by 5 days of maceration on the skins and followed by complete malolactic fermentation. Aging continues for 11-12 months in oak barrels, 90% French, 5% American, and 5% Hungarian.

Visually, the Rioja Viña Ane 'Autor' expresses a ruby red color with violet reflections. The aromatic profile presents a well-assorted combination of fruity and toasty notes, particularly with hints of blackberry, black currant, and toasted wood in the forefront. Sensations of dark chocolate, licorice, and cedar complete the aromatic context. In the mouth, it is intense and flavorful, well-balanced, with present tannins that anticipate the fruity and pleasantly woody finish. Thanks to its modern and balanced taste, this Rioja shows excellent versatility in food and wine pairing.