Sierra Cantabria, Viñedos De Páganos La Nieta 2021
Sierra Cantabria, Viñedos De Páganos La Nieta 2021 is a dry, full-bodied red from Tempranillo (Rioja, Spain), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is noticeable. Good with lamb, roast pork, steak, beef stew. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £130.90 at Honest Grapes.
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The Sierra Cantabria Viñedos de Páganos La Nieta 2021 is one of Rioja Alavesa’s great single-vineyard wines, from a tiny 1.75-hectare plot in Páganos. Aromas of ripe blackberry, blueberry, and black cherry mingle with violets, graphite, spice, and a touch of cocoa. On the palate it’s plush and concentrated, with polished tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish. The Eguren family, one of Spain’s most respected winemaking dynasties, farms organically and biodynamically. La Nieta is their crown jewel – a modern Rioja that balances intensity with elegance.