Bodega Lanzaga is a project of Telmo Rodríguez (best known for his family’s Rioja estate, Remelluri) and his partner, Pablo Ejuzkiza. Their collaboration aims to identify and restore ancient, indigenous varieties. The same grower had farmed the Tabuérniga vineyard for 50 years before it was bought by Telmo and Pablo in 2012. Tabuérniga is one of four iconic, single-vineyard wines from Bodega Lanzaga. The 2021 Tabuérniga field blend of mostly Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano is captivating, expressive, and elegant. It erupts with aromas of violets, blood orange peel, plum, and dark berries. These berries’ characters follow through to the palate, with savory and subtle earthy flavors and fine-grained tannins. It is delicious and drinking well now, but it will continue to evolve for years to come.
Bodega Lanzaga / Telmo Rodríguez, Rioja (Spain) 2021
By Miranda Franco