"A traditional red blend of 80% Tempranillo with 10% each Garnacha and Graciano, the 2020 Horizonte de Exopto combines grapes from Ábalos and,since 2016, also San Vicente de la Sonsierra, as he cannot producevillage wines from there as his winery is in Laguardia! This year healso added the new plots from Baños de Ebro that represent 15% of theblend and which he feels add fresh red fruit notes and silky tannins. Itshowcases the Sonsierra zone with fresher Tempranillo with balance,length and the chalky sensation from the limestone soils. It fermentedin concrete vats with indigenous yeasts and matured 50/50 in 600-literdemi-muids and 225-liter barriques for 12 months. It follows the path ofthe 2019 with a little more freshness. 12,000 bottles were filled inNovember 2021."
"Hibiscus, blackberries and some cherry compote and spiced dark fruit. A full-bodied Rioja, loaded with juicy yet resolved tannins that seal offthe palate, before a delicious, peppery finish. Tempranillo, gracianoand garnacha. Drink now."
In der reife, dunkle Kirschen, Brombeerenmarmelade, getrocknete Kräuter und mediterrane Gewürze. Am Gaumen vollmundig, reif und generös. Passt perfekt zu einem Eintopf mit Paprika.
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.