# Honoro Vera Tempranillo Rioja (2023)

- **Producer:** Bodegas Rosario Vera
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Tempranillo
- **Region:** Rioja, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €7
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 15–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, black cherry, black plum

## About this wine

The Honoro Vera Tempranillo Rioja 2023 is a red wine from the D.O.Ca. Rioja appellation in Spain, produced by Bodegas Rosario Vera, part of the Gil Family Estates. The winery was established in 2017 in Laguardia, within the Rioja Alavesa sub-region. This wine is named in homage to the mother of the Gil Family, reflecting a long-held aspiration to create wine in Rioja. It is recognized for its value and freshness, embodying the characteristics of Tempranillo from this renowned Spanish region. The wine is also certified vegan.

## Interesting facts

- Named after the founder's mother.
- Certified vegan wine.
- Vineyards range from 15 to 60 years old.
- Located in the prestigious Rioja Alavesa sub-region.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and supple tannins make it versatile. Its balanced acidity can cut through richer dishes, while its fruit-forward nature complements grilled meats and savory tapas. The herbaceous notes often found in Tempranillo can echo herbs used in cooking.

## Wine making process

The Honoro Vera Tempranillo Rioja 2023 is produced from 100% Tempranillo grapes sourced from vineyards in Laguardia, Rioja Alavesa, with vine ages ranging from 15 to 60 years. The vineyards are situated on calcareous clay soils at altitudes between 1,300 and 2,600 feet. The vines are dry-farmed and hand-harvested, with no pesticides or herbicides used. Vinification involves fermentation in small stainless steel tanks at temperatures below 25°C. Some indications suggest that up to 10% of the wine may be aged in French oak barrels for less than a year, while other information states it is entirely unwooded and vinified in stainless steel.