2022 Bodega Lanzaga Rioja LZ [V93]

Producer: Bodega Lanzaga 
Region: Rioja, Spain  
Varietal: Tempranillo  
Year: 2022 

Vinous, 93 Points 

"The 2022 LZ is a blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha from Lanciego, Rioja Alavesa.  It displays a purple hue in the glass.  The fruit-forward aromas showcase cherry and blackberry notes in a reductive profile, complemented by hints of blood and earthy tones.  Dry, creamy and overwhelming, the fine, reactive tannins contribute texture to the lasting fruity finish." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"LZ, or the ‘Little Lanzaga,’ is an unoaked expression of the native grapes of the region; a ‘pure’ and approachable young wine, vinted as a democratic tribute to the grape growers of the 1920s. This is the wine they would have drunk; as Telmo puts it, “we wanted to keep alive that memory of taste.”  The wine comes from organic estate vineyards and spends six to seven months in concrete tanks before bottling." 

Alcohol: 14% 

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