Lindes de Remelluri Viñedos de Salinillas de Buradón 2020
Full-bodied red · Granja Remelluri
Vintage: 2020
Type
Full-bodied red
Producer
Granja Remelluri
Country
Spain
Vintage
2020
Region & Appellation
Rioja, Rioja Alavesa, DOCa Rioja
Grape Varieties
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano
Color & Appearance
Deep ruby red with a garnet rim, showing high clarity and medium-plus viscosity with slow-moving legs that indicate solid extraction and alcohol.
Aroma Profile
Intense and complex nose displaying fresh red and black cherries, wild raspberries, subtle floral notes of violet, complemented by elegant secondary and tertiary nuances of sweet spice, tobacco, fresh herbs, and a touch of stony minerality.
Tasting Notes
An exceptionally harmonious and expressive red wine offering an energetic attack with juicy red fruit, developing into a structured and layered mid-palate featuring fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and finishing with a long, mineral-driven, elegant persistence.
Flavor Profile
Dominated by ripe red plum, tart cherry, and blackberry, layered with savory notes of licorice, wild thyme, earthy forest floor, and delicate accents of well-integrated toasted oak and vanilla.
Body & Texture
Medium-plus to full-bodied with a velvety, refined texture, balanced by a fresh underlying tension that keeps the mouthfeel lively rather than heavy.
Acidity & Tannins
High and refreshing acidity providing great structural backbone, coupled with fine-grained, elegant, and ripe tannins that coat the palate gracefully.
Sweetness Level
Bone dry
Alcohol Content
14.5% ABV
Aging & Oak
Aged for approximately 10 to 12 months in a combination of French oak barrels and larger format wooden vats, prioritizing vineyard expression over overt oak influence.
Food Pairings
Ideal for autumnal dining such as roasted lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto, traditional Spanish tapas, acorn-fed jamón ibérico, or medium-aged cheeses like Manchego.
Serving Suggestions
Serve at 60-65°F (15-18°C) in a large Bordeaux or universal wine glass. Decanting for 30 to 45 minutes is recommended to allow the complex aromas to open up.
Price Range
30 to 45 USD
Quality Assessment
Estimated score of 93 points, representing a super-premium Rioja that focuses sharply on single-village terroir expression, offering exceptional value compared to top-tier icon wines.
Production Methods
Hand-harvested grapes from specific plots in the village of Salinillas de Buradón, fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and concrete tanks, followed by gentle aging in French oak.
Terroir
High-altitude limestone and clay-rich soils of Rioja Alavesa, benefiting from Atlantic and continental influences, cooler temperatures, and significant diurnal shifts that preserve natural acidity.
History & Heritage
Granja Remelluri is a historic estate dating back to the 14th century when it was a monastery. Revived in the 1960s by Jaime Rodríguez, it pioneered the single-estate château concept in Rioja.
Interesting Facts
The 'Lindes' project was launched to highlight and support local grape growers and emphasize distinct village micro-terroirs within Rioja Alavesa, akin to the Burgundy cru system.
Cellaring Potential
Drinking exceptionally well now, but possesses the structure and balance to age gracefully in a proper cellar through 2032 to 2035.
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Remelluri Reserva, Artadi Viñas de Gain, R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva, Muga Reserva