Truly a unique wine - there is such a fascinating contrast between savory and fresh, vibrant acidity. I got this as a gift and so while I can’t necessarily call this value for the price it commands, it is a “one of one” wine, at least in my (somewhat limited) wine experience.

60% Grenache/Garnacho, 30% Tempranillo, 10% Viura. Aged 4 years in oak before bottling.

Notes: Super savory compared to most rosés. Has an aroma with earth, peat, nuttiness, rubber, with some red fruit like strawberry. Pretty bold and bodied for a rosé, tart, some tannin and a fairly strong acidity providing structure. Palette is savory, almost meaty, with earth, minerals, wet rocks, peat, cigar, mushroom, nutty, all surrounded by a strawberry, blood orange, and orange peel tartness. Really nice long finish with lemon and orange citrus.

Freshness and acidity suggest this has many more years of aging potential but it is stunning right now. Drank the wine by itself but it probably would be even better with food (spicy food maybe?). I love Rioja and LDH!