The diversity of Rioja through our wines.
La Nave white
VARIETIES
Grenache Blanc 10% and Viura 90%
ORIGIN
Rioja Oriental, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta
PRODUCTION
3.082 botellas
VINEYARD
Our wine represents the traditional assemblage wine from all areas of Rioja. We select small, distinct plots distributed throughout the region. Our aim is to reflect all the diversity that Rioja offers, with its different soils, climates and varieties.
TASTING NOTES
The wine has a lime green colour with aromas of lime, pear, melon and peach. The palate is dry with medium intensity, medium acidity and medium alcohol. It is an elegant, subtle and refreshing wine.
La Nave red
VARIETIES
Garnacha 35%, Tempranillo 35%, Mazuelo 30%
ORIGIN
Rioja Oriental, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alta
PRODUCTION
8.550 bottles
VINEYARD
This our wine that represents the blending tradition of Rioja. We select small diverse vineyard plots throughout the whole region of Rioja. Blending together the different soils, climate and varieties in Rioja to make this wine. In the cellar we aim to maintain the fruit and express our impression of the terroir and vintage in Rioja.
TASTING NOTES
This wine has a medium red color. On the nose we have primary fruit of red cherry, black cherry, and black currant. Medium body, acidity and palate with soft tannins.
Laventura Viura
VARIETIES
Viura
ORIGIN
Laguardia
PRODUCTION
3.298 bottles
VINEYARD
This is our interpretation of the grape variety Viura in Rioja. We aim to reflect the characteristics of this grape variety producing it as a single variety from Rioja. In the vineyards we select low yielding, dry land farmed, old vines with altitude to make this wine. In the cellar we barrel ferment and age this wine for one year in large oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES
This wine has a lemon colour with primary fruit aromas of apple, pear, lime and peach. Some secondary aromas are present from the ageing for one year in large oak barrels on the lees. It has a medium palate, acid and alcohol with a persistent finish.
Laventura Malvasía
VARIETIES
Malvasia
ORIGIN
Leza
PRODUCTION
864 bottles
VINEYARD
This is our interpretation of the grape variety Malvasia de Rioja. We aim to reflect the characteristics of this grape variety producing it as a single variety from Rioja. We select low yielding, dry land farmed, old vines with altitude to make this wine. In the cellar we ferment and age this wine for one year in oval, egg shaped, concrete tanks.
TASTING NOTES
This wine has a golden colour with a floral nose. Fruit aromas of gooseberry, orange peel, apricot, flint and almonds. The palate is dry with a medium acid and body. Apple, grapefruit and lemon aromas are present on the palate combined with a creamy texture.
Laventura Garnacha
VARIETIES
Garnacha
ORIGIN
Tudelilla
PRODUCTION
2.820 bottles
VINEYARD
This is our interpretation of the grape variety Grenache in Rioja. We aim to reflect the characteristics of this grape variety by producing it as a single variety from vineyards in Rioja Oriental on the south eastern slope of the Sierra la Hez mountain range. We select low yielding, dry land farmed old vines in rocky soils to make this wine. In the cellar we tank ferment in concrete and age this wine for one year large oak barrels for one year.
TASTING NOTES
This wine has a light red colour with a floral nose of rose and violets. Red currant, cranberry, red cherry and black cherry are dominant on the nose and palate. The palate is light and textured with a medium body, alcohol and acidity.
Laventura Tempranillo
VARIETIES
Tempranillo
ORIGIN
Laguardia
PRODUCTION
7.217 bottles
VINEYARD
This wine is made from vineyards in Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa above 520m on the south-facing slopes of the Sierra Cantabria. The cooler Atlantic climate from the north combines with the warmer Mediterranean climate from the south creating the ideal conditions for red wines. Tempranillo grapes ripen easily and retain good acidity and freshness due to the climate, orientation and limestone soils. Aged in big barrels tha preserve the fruit aromas of the Tempranillo.
TASTING NOTES
This wine has a medium ruby colour with primary aromas of raspberries, redcurrants, red cherries, black cherries, blackberries and plums. Light secondary aromas of oak, brioche and vanilla, due to the contact and ageing for one year in barrel. The palate is textured with a present tanin. Good acidity, body and length. Good ageing potential.
Cuatro Corros
VARIETIES
Field blend of 50% red varieties (Grenache, Tempranillo, Carignan, Graciano) and 50% white varieties (Viura, Malvasia, Grenache Blanc).
ORIGIN
Villabuena de Álava
PRODUCTION
800 bottles
VINEYARD
Made from our small vineyard plots that were planted before 1960. These small plots are planted in a square planting pattern with a narrow row spacing that predates mechanization with tractors. The old vineyard planting material is unique in that these old vineyards were planted with a mix of different white and red varieties that were field grafted in the vineyard with a massal selection of that era. In Rioja these small vineyard plots are referred to as “Corros” and this is where the name “Cuatro Corros” comes from. Planting density: 3086 Vines per hectare. Square planting pattern: 1,8m x 1,8m . Limestone soil. Altitude: 400-450m. Massal selection. Old bush vines.
TASTING NOTES
It has a medium to pale red colour. On the nose we have strawberry, raspberry and red plum. The palate is supple, fresh and inviting. The same red fruits predominate on the palate as well. Very nice integrated natural acidity and a fine delicate tannin.
Paraje de la Virgen
VARIETIES
Tempranillo 80%, Garnacha 5%, Graciano 5%, Mazuelo 5% y 5% Viura
ORIGIN
Lanciego
PRODUCTION
800 botellas
VINEYARD
A Single vineyard wine made from a 0,7199 hectare vineyard planted in 1920 on a western facing slope next to the village of Lanciego, Rioja Alavesa. We have named the vineyard “Paraje de la Virgen” referencing to the plot´s name La Virgen as the geographical location of this vineyard. Planting density: 3086 Vines per hectare. Square planting pattern: 1,8m x 1,8m. Limestone soil. Altitude: 518-555m. Massal selection. Old bush vines.
TASTING NOTES
On the nose we have red plum, blueberry and figs. On the palate the wine is smooth, delicate and tight. A very complex wine that has layers of complexity that slowly unfold in the glass.
Barranco del San Ginés
VARIETIES
80% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano, 5% Garnacha, 5% Viura and 5% Mazuelo
ORIGIN
Laguardia
PRODUCTION
812 bottles
VINEYARD
Single vineyard wine, from a well preserved 1.3 hectare vineyard planted in 1935. With 28 fruit trees spread throughout the vineryard, 2 stone sheds and stone wall terraces, the vineyard is a reminder of how grapes were cultivated in Rioja in the past. Vines planted on 4 terraces from 520 m to 600 m on a south east facing slope of the Sierra Cantabria in Laguardia. Planted with 5000 vines per hectare traditionally worked all by hand and mules. Limestone soils. The vine is aged in wood for two years and one year in bottle before release. Truly iconic wine that expresses its origin and the history of Rioja.
TASTING NOTES
The wine has a medium garnet colour with primary fruit aromas of cherries, blackberry, bramble and blackcurrant. Secondary aromas of brioche and tertiary aromas of figs, prune, forest floor and earth. This wine expresses the tipicity of the vineyard. The palate is elegant and well textured with smooth tannins. Good acidity, body and length. Great ageing potential.
Abbotsdale Syrah
VARIETIES
Syrah 100%
ORIGIN
Swartland
PRODUCTION
4.040 bottles
VINEYARD
The vineyards used to make this wine are selected by Bryan MacRobert who grew up on a farm close to the town of Abbotsdale in the Swartland wine region. Low yielding dry land bush vines from the sandy decomposed granite soils are used to make this wine. The grapes are hand harvested in the early hours of the morning and transported in 16 kg crates to the cellar for the winemaking process.
TASTING NOTES
This wine has a ruby colour. Primary fruits aromas on the nose and palate of violets, red fruit and black fruit. Red cherries, plum, black currant and blackberries. Medium bodied palate with soft tannins and an elegant finish.
