Solaguen Rioja Alavesa 2024

For almost half a century, Bodegas Solagüen has been putting its extensive knowledge and experience into making quality wines. Solagüen continues this rich tradition, while also staying on top of the latest advances in vinification. The winemaking cellar, located in Labastida, incorporates the latest technology but also maintains a 15th-century cellar network where wines were made in the olden days. Established in 1964 by a group of local vine growers, there are currently 152 members. All of them apply their experience and know-how to grow the best quality wines from the 1.330 acres of vineyards planted with vines that are on average over 45 years old. With such immense terrain, it is one of the largest winemaking cellars in Riojato control production from the vine to the bottle. Nestled between the Sierra Cantabria mountains and the river Ebro, the climatic conditions of the winemaking cellar's surroundings are unique in Rioja, offering the growers the best conditions for cultivating high-quality grapes.

Lovely young juicy fruits, brambly, black and blue, wild fruits (blackberries, raspberries, and sloes). Gentle floral notes and a soft spice that's so inviting. Lush fruits rush the mouth, fresh and perfectly ripe with sweet spice flecked throughout. So much up front appeal here, but plenty of interest too. Bold but not overblown and blousy, it really ticks the box for those that love these kinds of easy-drinking Spanish reds that you can plonk on any table and guarantee anyone will love.