Created in 1986 ZINIO Bodegas was established as a cooperative by 200 viticulturalists who made their land available to the winery.
Positioned in the heart of the Rioja Alta , in the Najerilla valley; the vineyard is surrounded by mountains both to the north by Sierra Cantabria and to the south by Sierra de la Demanda. In addition, the Ebro river to the north and its tributaries the Najerilla river to the west and the Yalde to the south; that exert a strong influence on the character of our vineyards, which extends to over 450 hectares around the winery.
The winemaking team is lead by Maria Martinez, and over 80% of the workforce are women. Their core belief is that wine is made in the vineyard, and this belief drives everything they do.
Vineyards
Grapes were grown at an altitude of 665m on calcareous clay soils.
Low temperatures during spring, delayed budding. Very dry and hot summer, with moderate water stress. Precipitation in the month of September, increased grape quality. Staggered harvest, without incident, at optimal grape health.
Vinification
Destemmed grapes and maceration at low temperature for 6 hours. Gentle pressing and fermentation at a controlled temperature. It rests on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks and in barrels of different types of wood, mainly French oak, American and acacia, while it is aged for 8 months, elegantly respecting the base wine, providing fullness and structure in the mouth . Fined using pea protein.
Tasting Notes
Golden yellow, clean and bright. Aromas typical of its aging in barrique . White flowers, citrus fruits, aromatic notes of mixed fruit salad and fine toasted notes of French oak and acacia wood appear. Aromas of orange blossom, white pears, golden apples and freshly
baked brioche. Reminiscences of pear fruit in syrup, apple and citrus. Its good acidity combines with its aromatic expression to once again attract attention in its aftertaste, this acidity gives it length and a very long finish that makes its creaminess surprise on the palate.
If it swims and has a shell, pair it with this beautiful wine!
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