2016 Abel Mendoza Jarrarte Joven Tinto Rioja

The Jarrarte is Abel Mendoza`s homage to the very traditional cosechero (harvester) style of winemaking that was once the norm in Rioja, with the grapes crushed and the wine then allowed to ferment in large stone lagares. The grapes left below the surface ferment without access to oxygen, which results in a soft, fruit-forward style for early, fresh drinking. Dense and fruitful, but with sweet, soft tannins and red and black fruit aromas. (NT 04/01/18)