Bodegas Roda Sela

Young Tempranillo-Graciano blend from 15 to 30 year old Rioja Alta vineyards • 92pts Wine Advocate Luis Gutiérrez • Fresh Atlantic-influenced red crafted for vibrant fruitiness

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Region : Rioja, Spain

Product Type : Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano

Vintage: 2023
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Bodegas Roda Sela is a distinctive wine that brings together a confident core of fruit, subtle savoury complexity and an elegant line of structure.

Winemaking is tuned for definition rather than heaviness, with careful fermentation and a patient maturation—often involving oak—to polish structure and extend the finish. Careful selection and measured maturation are used to balance ripeness with freshness, creating a polished, modern style.

The philosophy behind the wine supports environmentally mindful farming and careful vineyard decisions, aiming for balanced fruit and clear vintage expression.

The producer behind this label focuses on site expression and consistency, crafting wines that feel authentic, balanced and quietly distinctive.

Want to know more about this wine? Check out the tasting notes and wine attributes

Wine details

15% ABV - 750 ml - Rioja DOCa, Rioja Alta, Spain

Sustainability

Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection certified by Spanish Wine Federation, organic dry-farmed vineyards without herbicides, keyline ploughing system for soil and water conservation, biodiversity enhancement with hedgerows, and pioneering clone seed bank preserving 552 Tempranillo biotypes

Tasting notes

Intense cherry red with purple highlights. Fresh and direct nose dominated by ripe red cherry and raspberry with hints of black fruit, subtle spice, and a mineral backdrop. Medium-bodied palate bursting with juicy cherry notes and excellent texture, wrapped in a velvety body with fine, well-integrated tannins. The Graciano adds structure and aromatic lift while maintaining the wine's inherent freshness. Pleasant red fruit sensation lingers on the aftertaste with a clean, vibrant finish.

Serving temperature

Serve at 15-17 °C

Food pairings

Grilled lamb cutlets, roasted pork loin with rosemary, tapas with Ibérico ham, wild mushroom pasta; Asian pairings: Korean bulgogi, char siu pork bao buns, Japanese yakitori chicken skewers, Szechuan mapo tofu

Awards & recognition

Rated 92 points by Wine Advocate Luis Gutiérrez - 'Vibrant and expressive with beautiful fruit purity and well-integrated structure from young Rioja Alta vineyards'

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