Bodega Lanzaga, `Tabuerniga` Rioja, 75cl

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

🍇 Wild, Refined, and Profoundly Terroir-Driven
A captivating Rioja that marries raw energy with polished elegance—aromatic, mineral, and built for long-term evolution.

🍷 In the Glass
Deep ruby with an opaque core—intense and commanding.

👃 On the Nose
Nuanced and expressive, opening with elderberries, dried herbs, pepper, and subtle violets, all underpinned by a crushed-stone minerality.

🍷 On the Palate
Full-bodied yet supple, with upfront grip that settles into a poised, concentrated core. Layers of garrigue, smoked meat, and dark chocolate–covered berries add depth and intrigue. The tannins are well-tamed, guiding a long, focused finish marked by stony finesse.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Ideal with slow-braised lamb, game, rich beef dishes, or mushroom-based stews with herbs.

⏳ Ageing Potential
Already expressive, but built to age—will evolve gracefully over 20–25 years, gaining complexity and harmony.

💫 Why You’ll Love It
Bodega Lanzaga Tabuerniga is Rioja at its most serious and soulful—aromatic, mineral, and deeply layered, offering both immediate intrigue and exceptional long-term potential.