MONTE GATUN Arizcuren

MONTE GATUN Javier Arizcuren

It comes from a family of winegrowers from Quel, in La Rioja Baja. Architect by profession, among his projects are the Marqués de Terán and Finca Los Arandinos wineries and, more recently, the recovery of the historic cellars (16th century) and the complex of buildings (19th century) of the Conde de los wineries. Andes in Ollauri.

After studying viticulture and oenology at the University of La Rioja and making various trips to national and international wine-growing areas, in 2009 he began to make a small amount of wine in the basement of the family house.

Past, present and future of Rioja Oriental. Past, represented by the traditional varieties, Garnacha and Mazuelo, present, by the now majority Tempranillo and future, a future built around the union of all of them, following that Riojan tradition of mixing varieties to make great wines.

ELABORATION
Destemmed and vatted with spontaneous fermentation, without resorting to selected yeasts. Fermentation separately from the varieties and assembly prior to malolactic fermentation. Monte Gatún ages for 12 months, 30% in Slovenian oak barrels and 70% in a concrete tank.

TASTING NOTES
Monte Gatún is Intense, with a nose of berries, ripe figs, thyme and lavender. The palate is soft and textured, with fine tannins that make it easy to drink and a finish of ripe Grenache.