2017 Lopez De Heredia, Rioja Crianza 'Vina Cubillo', Spain Chiussuma original organic processes

original organic processes

Soil: sandy

Destemmed then fermented and aged on skins for 23 days with gentle punchdowns once daily

where the winegrowers used to soak the straw to tie up the vines

Limestone terroir

2017 Lopez De Heredia, Rioja Crianza 'Vina Cubillo', Spain Chiussuma original organic processesThis vineyard is 2 miles away from the winery at an altitude of 1,348 feet above sea level; the vines are an average age of 40 years of age. The soil is from the terciaria age, composed of clay and limestone. The surface is 24 hectares, and is planted to Tempranillo, Garnacho, Mazuelo and Graciano. Historically the wines from that vineyard were called "Special Harvest", but is now the source of their Via Cubillo.