Aiurri Salas Rioja Alavesa is the fruit of vines planted in 1911 on an outstanding, 2.6 hectare plot. You can immediately tell that this is an exceptional wine, with an emotively lilting, soaring aroma: just-picked blueberries, cocoa powder, juniper, plump blackberries and an indefinable, dewy freshness. Inhale, and you are transported on eagle's wings to vistas above mountain tops. Take a sip, and oh yes! Here is effortless succulence and elegance, the hallmark of a Carraovejas wine - the Rioja counterpart to Cuesta de las Liebres. The silky tannins have utter finesse and there is a gentle creaminess of texture. It is not super-powerful: at most, medium-bodied, but with such exceptional balance and persistence on the finish. It is immediately delicious, and yet it should age for years.
Aiurri Salas
Alma Carraovejas
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Winemaking
Salas 2021 captures the essence of a unique 2.6-hectare plot in the Sierra de Toloño. Featuring old vines and micro-plots with distinct identities, the viticulture respects the environment and natural vine cycles. This wine expresses the complexity and liveliness of a centuries-old vineyard.
Press Review
94/100 - A peppery Rioja that shows the graciano and monastrell touch to the field blend. Menthol, basil leaves, laurel, blackberries and a lot of spices. Tense and powdery tannins on the fine-boned, full-bodied palate. Drink or hold.
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountrySpain
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RegionRioja
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StyleDry
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKUM1177521
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Alcohol %14%
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GrapeTempranillo
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Unit Volume75cl
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VegetarianYes