Lanzaga is the backbone of Telmo Rodrigues' Rioja project and provides the identity and purest expression of his work in Lanciego. Made only from a selection of the best grapes from its own organic vineyards, Lanzaga brings together all elements of the way of working; respect for the place, pruning of shrubs, field mixtures, organic viticulture, concrete fermentation, aging in foudres and barrels of different sizes and origins. The result is a rich and complex expression of the village of Lanciego; a Rioja wine with a real sense of place; a serious and refined wine that ages wonderfully. This Lanzaga from Telmo Rodriguez is full of fruit and has a subtle but not overpowering wood ripening. This wine has a traditional red vinification with a long soaking of the grapes. The must is constantly pumped around to get optimal color and tannin in the wine during vinification. After being hand-picked from a number of old terraced vineyards, Langzaga is fermented in concrete cuves and then aged for 12 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Telmo believes Tempranillo stays fresher in new oak barrels. The real character of the Tempranillo grape is perfectly expressed here. A wine that can be optimally enjoyed due to its beautiful balance and scents. The Lanazage is ruby red with a fairly high intensity. Sultry and soft on the nose with plenty of black fruit, spiciness and light wood tones. Creamy in the mouth with tasty fruit (blackberries, blackcurrants), warm with fine tannins and sufficient freshness. Good aftertaste. The Rioja wine region is influenced by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Telmo recently had a completely new cellar built in the high village of Lanciego. Telmo works exclusively with old vineyards (often planted in terraces) that are planted with so-called bush wines. Certified Organic and 95/100 Suckling FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose Collect in the Checkout page. We are almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address. About Telmo Rodríguez Winemaker Telmo Rodríguez is a phenomenon in the Spanish wine world. He studied at the University of Bordeaux and later in the Rhône with the famous August Clape. He was the winemaker at La Granja Senora De Remelluri, his father's bodega in Rioja. He left there to make what some call his own wines in various regions of Spain. Telmo lives in Madrid and drives to the various projects where he makes wine. In a short time, his wines have found a place on the international playing field. One example: in Tom Stevenson's Wine Report, Telmo is already included among the best 10 producers from Spain. Characteristic of Telmo is that he chooses native grape varieties, which are also pruned in a native way. This means that he only works with 'bush vines' or vines that are not guided along wires but grow as an independent shrub. The bushes are also further apart than with wire guidance. This has two advantages in warm Spain: every shrub finds sufficient moisture, even in dry vintages, and the bunches hang in the shade of their own leaves, so that they are less 'stewed'. Telmo likes to work with old sticks, so that the roots are deep to find moisture. It also benefits the quality of the grapes. Old vines give a lower yield, but are of high quality and complexity. Although not formally certified, Telmo works organically: it does not use artificial fertilizers or insecticides/pesticides