2004 Rioja Riserva Roda I

Tasting notes:

Aged in French oak barrels for up to 16 months (50% new) with a further 20 months in bottle. Roda is characterised by dark berry fruit with undernotes of earth, chocolate, aromatic herbs, and sweet spice. Juicy on the palate with ample concentration, layered complexity and silky tannins.

Producer description:

Bodegas Roda are at the cutting edge of winemaking in Rioja and has gained its reputation as one of the top producers in the region. This family-owned winery was established in 1987, however, the winery in Haro wasn’t completed until 2001. Today, it is run by Mario Rotllant and his team who undertook an exhaustive analysis to identify the best vineyard sites in La Rioja Alta and picked the 17 bests. They mainly focus on producing wines from old bush vines which need a meticulous care.