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The super elegant, perfumed and floral 2020 Las Beatas comes from grapes harvested on the eighth of October, normal dates despite the warmer year after suffering hail in May, but some rain in September slowed things down. This is a very regular wine even in a strange year when Graciano ripened before Tempranillo. The wine, produced with zero technology, like the wines from yesteryear, has moderate ripeness and 14% alcohol. Despite being in the glass for over one hour, it didn't show any signs of ripeness at all. It has a very sleek and silky palate with refined, ultra-elegant tannins that give it a superb texture. This is one of the greatest wines from Rioja and from Spain, with clockwork regularity. 1,527 bottles were filled in April 2022.
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Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous
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Curated by Telmo Rodríguez and Pablo Eguzkiza, the 2020 Las Beatas epitomizes the new era of terroir-driven wines in Rioja. This remarkable wine hails from a mere 1.9-hectare plot nestled in the elevated reaches of Labastida, Rioja Alavesa. Once forgotten, this vineyard now thrives as a vibrant testament to old-vine viticulture. Aged entirely in foudres , the 2020 unveils a luminous garnet hue. Its alluring bouquet is a symphony of grapefruit, white peach, sour cherry, sweetbrier and wild herbs, offering a nuanced and intricate olfactory experience. On the palate, it is dry, lithe and delicate, with a velvety yet chalky texture that gracefully carries a loose and silky flow. Each sip reveals layered flavors that linger long on the palate. Las Beatas is a breathtaking expression of Rioja—wild yet precise, crafted in harmony with nature's rhythms.
About the producer
In 1994, Telmo Rodríguez and Pablo Eguzkiza made their first wine together. This was the beginning of Compañía de Vinos Telmo Rodríguez, their joint project that looks to uncover the “real” Spain, working with old vineyards and indigenous varieties to recover the nation’s vinous heritage.
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Tempranillo, Grenache/ Garnacha
Red
Dry