Lanzaga

This shows savory notes of dark olives, blackberries and underbrush. It’s medium- to full-bodied, leaning toward the latter, yet remains beautifully balanced by dark, fleshy fruit. Earthy and expressive. From a number of head-trained vineyards in the village of Lanziego. A blend of tempranillo, graciano and garnacha. Drink now or hold.

Bodega Lanzaga is a project of Telmo Rodríguez (best known for his family’s Rioja estate, Remelluri) and his partner, Pablo Ejuzkiza. Their collaboration aims to identify and restore ancient, indigenous varieties. The same grower had farmed the Tabuérniga vineyard for 50 years before it was bought by Telmo and Pablo in 2012. Tabuérniga is one of four iconic, single-vineyard wines from Bodega Lanzaga. The 2021 Tabuérniga field blend of mostly Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano is captivating, expressive, and elegant. It erupts with aromas of violets, blood orange peel, plum, and dark berries. These berries’ characters follow through to the palate, with savory and subtle earthy flavors and fine-grained tannins. It is delicious and drinking well now, but it will continue to evolve for years to come.