Bodegas Roda Rioja Cirsion 2001

Bodegas Roda Rioja Cirsion 2001

One of the greatest last generation Rioja reds, Cirsion was born in 1995, when in Roda wineries they perceived a very different character in some of the oldest vines in the vineyard: more vinous sensations, volume, complexity … After years of tests and studies , the team led by Agustn Santolaya concluded that the difference lies in the level of polymerization of tannins in the grape itself, which plays a substitute role for aging.That is why the winery decided to produce the fruit of these strains separately, giving rise to this wine.Contrary to what happens with other “superriojans”, which abound in concentration and power, Cirsion seeks excellence in elegance and complexity, and in a fineness and aromatic richness that is revealed even when the wine is young.

97 points Wine Enthusiast

“Dark as night, pure as silk, and rich as a sultan. This one wine defines the best of the new wave; a great high-end product from a perfect vintage. It’s intense, spicy, racy and still soft enough to wrap yourself around. Licorice, crushed peppercorn, chocolate, espresso and blackberry are just some of what you can pull from this baby. Cellar a few years then explore.”