and a hint of woodland herbs lead on the nose
The vines are currently around 90 years of age and in each successive vintage they offer greater and greater complexity to the resulting wine
it benefits from decanting and will continue to evolve beautifully over time
a unique terroir characterised by granite rocks smoothed and shaped by the wind and water
000 bottles of this are made each year
Sierra Cantabria, Viñedos De Páganos La Nieta, 2021 Variant:DUTY PAID and a hint of woodlandFrom a single 1. 75 hectare vineyard planted in 1975 in Rioja Alavesa, La Nieta is one of the jewels of the Sierra Cantabria family estate. The 2021 vintage is a beautifully polished expression of Tempranillo; rich yet refined, showing aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, violet, and subtle spice, with hints of cedar and mineral undertones from its limestone soils. On the palate, its concentrated and silky, with fine grained tannins, bright acidity, and