# Vino de Tudelilla Tinto (2019)

- **Producer:** Bodegas Ortega Ezquerro
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Tempranillo
- **Region:** Rioja, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** strawberry, raspberry, banana

## About this wine

Vino de Tudelilla Tinto is a red wine from Bodegas Ortega Ezquerro, produced in the DOCa Rioja, specifically from the village of Tudelilla. This wine carries the 'Vino de Pueblo' classification, emphasizing its origin. The vineyards are situated at high altitudes between 550 and 680 meters, on clay-calcareous soils rich in pebbles, a distinctive feature of the Tudelilla terroir. The 2019 vintage, made from 100% Tempranillo, is noted for its expressive character and lively profile. Bodegas Ortega Ezquerro is a family-run estate with a long history, committed to expressing the unique identity of Tudelilla through its wines.

## Interesting facts

- The soil in Tudelilla is a 'Sea of Stones', unique in Rioja.
- Vineyards are at high altitudes, between 550 and 680 meters.
- Tudelilla is one of the last villages in Rioja to harvest.
- The wine is a 'Vino de Pueblo', a special village wine classification.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus acidity and tannins are well-suited to cut through the richness of red meats and fatty dishes. Its expressive fruit notes can complement earthy flavors like mushrooms and herbs, while the structure stands up to robust ingredients.

## Wine making process

The Vino de Tudelilla Tinto is produced using 100% Tempranillo grapes. A key winemaking technique employed is carbonic maceration, where whole grape bunches are fermented in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of approximately 24°C for 8 to 10 days. This process is designed to enhance the wine's fruit expression and freshness. The grapes are harvested entirely by hand. Bodegas Ortega Ezquerro's approach focuses on expressing the unique terroir of Tudelilla, with an emphasis on environmentally friendly agricultural practices.