2021 | Bodega Alegre Valganon Tinto | Rioja Azienda Agricola Musella but the remains a tightly

but the remains a tightly wound ball of energy

blackberries and cedar wood

bringing an incredible freshness to the blend

This is a good example showing how good one grape variety can be in a region

No doubt this NV will flourish with age

2021 | Bodega Alegre Valganon Tinto | Rioja Azienda Agricola Musella but the remains a tightlyThe 2021 Tinto, produced with 75% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 5% white grapes, is serious and austere, produced with grapes from cooler parts of Rioja to achieve freshness and aging potential without having to resource to very long aging in barrel (this was in barrels and foudres of different ages and sizes for some 16 months). It opened up with time in the glass to a medium to full bodied palate with very fine tannins and a clean, long and tasty,