Roda...

Bodegas Roda is undoubtedly one of the most exciting new developments in the Spanish wine scene to have occurred for decades. A true super-winery offering three different wines that are nothing less than astonishing.

At the very cutting edge of the new Spain, these are wines that help define the direction for the fine wines of Iberia. That they come from Rioja is far from coincidental - the heartland of the best Tempranillo that Spain had produced for centuries, but it is not necessarily Roda's aim to make the best Rioja, but rather to be authors of the very best wines possible.

To this end, Mario Mario Rottlant and Carmen Daurella commissioned an exhaustive analysis of best vineyard sites in La Rioja Alta. They found seventeen separate vineyards that produced superlative fruit and purchased the land or signed long-term contracts with their owners.

These seventeen vineyards, between 30 and 90 years old, are meticulously farmed and the grapes are vinified separately until it is decided which of the Roda range wines the fruit will become. Naturally the yields are kept extraordinarily low to maximise concentration.

The end results are amazingly deeply structured, flavour some wines that win the heart of all those who try them..

Roda 1 2002

Bin No

MENT/301

Size

1 x 75cl

Price

£30.00

RODA I is the blend from those plots which in that year have produced grapes of black, ripe fruit characters. The deep, dark, black fruit is almost always dominated by plum aromas together with mineral and chocolate notes, balsamic flavours, all of which form a whole which flows slowly from the very bottom of the glass, developing hugely as it reaches the expectant nose of the taster.

On the palate, the fullness of the wine comes through clearly, the fruit complexity gently coating the mouth with masses of sweet tannins. The wine shows great length with a finish of fruit and freshness that lingers on well after swallowing, inciting the taster to sip again. These are wines to accompany gastronomic food and to appreciate in the company of fellow enthusiasts.

Prior decanting can enhance the wine.

Roda 2004

Bin No

MENT/300

Size

1 x 75cl

Price

£23.50

In the blending of RODA RESERVA, the wines are from plots of red berry fruit characters, with aromas that are to the fore, ready for immediate enjoyment, with sweet spice notes and delicious freshness.

On the palate, the red berry fruit should come through, with a refreshing mouth-feel, length, silky texture and continuous volume. They are excellent wines for gastronomic meals, very versatile, go well with fish, roast meat or a complex casserole dish.

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