Lucía Victoria Selección 2020 Rioja Alavesa

50% of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels before the 8-month Crianza process. Deep ruby color with violet hues. Intense aromas of red and black fruit, including raspberries and black cherry. Firm, yet sweet tannins with subtle notes of vanilla and chocolate that lead to a long finish. Drink now or age for 3-4 years for optimal integration and development.

Valdelacierva is located in the heart of the Rioja Alta and has access to more than 125 hectares of vineyard, spread over small plots with old vines ranging in age from 25 to 130 years old in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. Valdelacierva can be seen as a rather young, expressive, and dynamic winery producing wines with the unmistakable stamp of the local terroir.

Rioja Alavesa is the smallest of the three wine-producing sub-regions in Rioja, Spain. It is situated to the north of the River Ebro. The ash-colored Cantabrian mountains dominate the landscape here, towering over the zone to the north. It is the closest of the three sub-zones to the Atlantic Ocean and thus the one most influenced by its cooling effects. The soil on the slopes and terraces where the vines are grown is rich in chalky clay and limestone, resulting in wines that are characterful and rich in extract. Annual rainfall is 20 inches on average, which forces the roots to burrow deep into the soil in search of water.