# Corimbo I (2018)

- **Producer:** Bodegas La Horra
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Tinta del País
- **Region:** Castilla y León, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €63
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, dried fruit, black cherry, raspberry, red cherry, cedar, chocolate, coffee, cloves, vanilla, earth, tobacco, leather, forest floor, wet leaves

## About this wine

Corimbo I is a red wine from Bodegas La Horra, produced in the Ribera del Duero DO appellation of Spain. It is made exclusively from the Tinta del País (Tempranillo) grape. The winery was founded in 2009 by Bodegas Roda to explore prime Tempranillo terroirs. The vineyards are situated in La Horra and Roa, with vines averaging between 25 and over 70 years old. The 2018 vintage was characterized by a cool, rainy season, leading to wines with enhanced freshness and aromatic expression.

## Interesting facts

- Decanter awarded this wine Platinum Best In Show for 'best red wine in the world over 15 pounds made with Spanish varieties'.
- The average vine age in the vineyards ranges from 25 to over 70 years old.
- The wine is made from 100% Tinta del País, the local name for Tempranillo.
- Bodegas La Horra is a project by the renowned Bodegas Roda from Rioja.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and robust structure can stand up to rich, flavorful dishes. Its tannins complement the protein in meats, while its inherent freshness can cut through fattier components. The earthy notes often found in Ribera del Duero wines can harmonize with similar flavors in food.

## Wine making process

Corimbo I is produced from 100% Tinta del País grapes. The alcoholic fermentation is spontaneous and takes place in French oak vats, employing indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrels. It is then aged for 16 months, with 80% of the aging occurring in French oak barrels and 20% in American oak barrels. The vineyards are managed using organic farming practices, with non-irrigated bush vines.