{"product_id":"casa-la-rad-alma-rioja-2021","title":"Casa La Rad Alma Rioja 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced in very limited quantities, Casa La Rad Alma Rioja 2021 is a meticulous expression of modern Rioja, combining concentration, elegance and a strong sense of place. Sourced from the estate’s finest vineyards and crafted only in exceptional vintages, it offers remarkable depth and precision, making it one of the most sought-after wines in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 Points - James Suckling (2020 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Initially spicy, showing pepper, ripe blackberries, dark chocolate, dried coriander and tar. Medium- to full-bodied with plenty of firm yet dusty tannins. Juicy and mealy in the finish with good length.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2020 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Alma is an equal blend of Garnacha and Tempranillo from Casa La Rad's extensive estate in the Ocón Valley. Assertively wooded in 50% new French oak, this is firm, grippy and dense, with layers of damson black cherry and fig, some coffee bean oak and plenty of supporting tannins and acidity.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested in cases, fermented in open large barrels, 500 litres, with frequent stirring. After fermentation, it was pressed and went with its lees to new French barrels for malolactic fermentation, and it was aged there for 18 months. After ageing, it was bottled and kept in the winery for 2 years before labelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Casa La Rad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large, family-owned estate in the northern foothills of the Iberian Massif (Valle de Ocón) encompasses 2,000 acres; composed of 1,360 acres of indigenous wood with a mixture of species from mountain and Mediterranean environments, 272 acres of vineyards, and 37 acres of olive groves. The remainder of the estate is dedicated to growing almonds and cereal crops.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe winery's focus in production is to seek a balance between their activity and the local environment so as to sustain or improve its vitality and biodiversity. They see the environment as not just the part related to nature, but also that related to the human beings who live and work in those surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Casa La Rad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58041979142531,"sku":"CLR10321","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/CasaLaRadAlmaRiojaDOCa2048pxx2048px_712b9880-7dcb-4ca7-a10a-5fc79f365402.png?v=1708604182","url":"https:\/\/www.perfectcellar.com\/products\/casa-la-rad-alma-rioja-2021","provider":"Perfect Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}