The just-bottled red 2018 Bozeto de Exopto is a superb young and fruit-driven blend of 50% Tempranillo and 40% Garnacha with a 10% pinchof Graciano to add freshness. The destemmed but uncrushed grapesfermented in stainless steel, concrete and oak containers withindigenous yeasts and matured for six months, the Garnacha in concrete,the Tempranillo in oak vats and a blend of Tempranillo and Graciano inwell-seasoned barriques. 2018 was clearly a cool, Atlantic vintage (asopposed to Mediterranean vintages), and the grapes ripened slowly; someof the grapes (the Garnacha) were harvested later than ever. This juicyand fruit-driven young red is aromatic and more fluid, fresher andapproachable. The palate is fresh and light, a wine to enjoy withoutmoderation! 75,000 bottles produced make this 75% of the production ofthe winery. It was bottled in April 2019.
An early-drinking style of Rioja with loads of energetic primary fruit, ranging from citrus to raspberries to fresh herbs. Bright, soft andfruity on the finish. Drink now.
Der sympathische Quereinsteiger Tom Puyaubert stammt aus Bordeaux und kam ursprünglich für den Vertrieb von französischen Barriques nach Spanien. Beim täglichen Kontakt mit den besten Önologen des Landes packte ihn die Faszination für Wein und speziell für die Region Rioja. 2003 gründete er seine eigene, kleine Bodegas in Laguardia. Seine Riojas sind herrlich frisch, saftig und wunderbar unkonventionell.
