Rioja DOCa Egomei 2018 Red Wine 500 cl / 14 % Switzerland

Rioja DOCa Egomei 2018 Red Wine 500 cl – This full-bodied, garnet-red wine impresses with intense aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, and blackcurrant. Notes of cocoa and vanilla lend it a tempting sweetness, while a touch of clove and licorice adds a pleasant spiciness. With its beautiful freshness, lively tannins, and soft texture, it has a full and incredibly harmonious body. The long-lasting finish leaves you raving about this heavenly wine for a long time to come.

Profile

• Grape variety: Tempranillo, Graciano
• Region: Rioja Oriental
• Vintage: 2018
• Alcohol: 14% ABV
• Serving temperature: 16–18°C
• Closure: Cork
• Pairs well with: Beef with light sauces, lamb with dark sauces

About Egomei

The Egomei winery is a place of pure enjoyment. Breathtaking nature unfolds across 120 hectares in the town of Alfaro. The winery is located in Rioja Oriental (formerly Rioja Baja). The vineyards have been cultivated here with great care since 1975, from the outset with the aim of achieving the highest quality for wines made from Tempranillo and Graciano grapes in carefully selected single vineyards. The highest level of expertise is also central to Egomei's cellar. The wine is aged in French Allier oak barrels and small tanks until the perfect balance and depth are achieved.

The Region

Rioja, Spain's leading wine-growing region, is divided into three areas: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Baja. The region is famous for its fine red wines and massive wineries, the latter because all wines are aged in oak barrels for at least one year and in the bottle for at least another. After the phylloxera disaster, considerable capital flowed from the Basque industry into the reconstruction of the region and the export of wines to the USA, which is why the wines are traditionally aged in American oak barrels. In Rioja, the red Tempranillo grape is predominantly grown, on a wide variety of soils, from sand to alluvial soil. Climatically, Rioja Baja is Mediterranean, with extremely hot, dry summers and mild winters, while the influence of the Atlantic is noticeable in the cooler Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa.

Bottle of 500 cl. Delivery throughout Switzerland within a few business days. Sale from 18 years of age.