Bodega Lanzaga, `El Velado` Rioja, 75cl

🇪🇸 Bodega Lanzaga, ‘El Velado’ Rioja
Country: Spain | Region: Rioja
Grapes: Predominantly Tempranillo (with local varieties)
Style: Red Wine

🍇 Pure, Finessed, and Elegantly Mineral
A beautifully precise Rioja focused on fruit purity and finesse—ethereal in feel, yet structured and deeply expressive of its slate-rich terroir.

🍷 In the Glass
Bright ruby with a refined, translucent core—elegant and poised.

👃 On the Nose
Pure and aromatic, with ripe raspberries and plums, layered with subtle hints of leather, pepper, and dried herbs.

🍷 On the Palate
Ethereal and focused, showing vibrant acidity that balances ripe red fruit with gentle earthy undertones. The tannins are long, dusty, and finely chiseled, adding depth and precision. The finish is smooth, persistent, and distinctly slate-driven.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Excellent with roast lamb, duck breast, grilled mushrooms, or herb-roasted poultry.

⏳ Ageing Potential
Will evolve gracefully over 10–15 years, gaining savoury complexity while retaining its elegant line.

💫 Why You’ll Love It
Bodega Lanzaga El Velado is Rioja with quiet confidence—pure-fruited, mineral, and refined, offering finesse, precision, and a beautifully persistent finish.