Check your collection, if you’re a wine enthusiast, you know that each bottle tells a story and reflects the essence of the land that gave it life. ZINIO Winery is synonymous with exceptional wines that capture the unique character of La Rioja, a region with a rich winemaking tradition. If you’re looking to expand your collection, here are 5 must-have wines that should not be missed. Discover them and surprise your palate!

1. Street Art Collection: The Art of Wine

The Street Art Collection is the perfect fusion of contemporary art and winemaking. Inspired by the social movement of Canido, Galicia, this range brings urban expression to wine, creating a unique experience both visually and sensorially.

Street Art Tempranillo Blanco

• • Color: Golden yellow, clean and bright.

  • Aromas: White flowers, citrus fruits, fruit salad notes, and subtle hints of French oak and acacia wood.

  • Palate: Memories of pear in syrup, apple, and citrus, with a refreshing acidity and a long, creamy finish.

Variety: 100% Tempranillo Blanco
Altitude: 665 meters
Soil: Clay-limestone

Winemaking: The wine undergoes a 6-hour cold maceration, followed by controlled fermentation. It is aged in stainless steel tanks and different types of wood bocoyes, primarily French oak and acacia, for 8 months, giving it structure and complexity.

2. Terroir de ZINIO 200: The Heart of La Rioja

The Terroir de ZINIO range captures the authenticity and character of the terroir of Uruñuela, with estate-owned vineyards carefully cultivated to produce wines of high quality.

Terroir de ZINIO 200

• • Color: Cherry red, clean and bright.

  • Aromas: Black fruits like raspberry, blackberry, and currant, with herbal notes of rosemary and thyme, and hints of vanilla.

  • Palate: A lush, rounded wine with excellent balance between fruit and oak.

Varieties: 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano
Altitude: 490-550 meters
Soil: 60% clay and 40% limestone

Winemaking: After destemming and crushing, the must undergoes cold maceration. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures. The wine is aged for 12 months in American oak barrels, with a portion maturing in stainless steel tanks.

3. Terroir de ZINIO Vendimia Seleccionada: A Timeless Wine

Another key offering from the Terroir de ZINIO range, this wine stands out for its high polyphenolic concentration and oak aging that contributes to its complexity.

Terroir de ZINIO Vendimia Seleccionada

• • Color: High-layer cherry red.

  • Aromas: Toasted cocoa, ripe blackberries, cinnamon, and coffee.

  • Palate: Velvety, with a luscious entry and a long, balanced finish.

Variety: 100% Tempranillo
Altitude: 550-590 meters
Soil: Very poor clay-limestone

Winemaking: The wine undergoes 20 days of fermentation, followed by a 14-month aging process in American and French oak barrels. Afterward, it rests for three months in the bottle.

4. Terroir de ZINIO Reserva: The Grandeur of La Rioja

A wine with history, flavor, and structure. Terroir de ZINIO Reserva is the perfect example of the balance between ripe fruit and spicy oak notes.

Terroir de ZINIO Reserva

• • Color: Intense garnet, clean and bright.

  • Aromas: Ripe black fruits, sweet spices, aromatic herbs, and hints of chocolate, cacao, and toffee.

  • Palate: Dense, flavorful, persistent, with a lingering coffee aftertaste.

Variety: 100% Tempranillo
Altitude: 490 meters
Soil: Very poor clay-limestone

Winemaking: After a double selection of grapes, the wine ferments for 10 days and undergoes two weeks of maceration with the skins. It then undergoes malolactic fermentation before aging for 18 months in French and American oak barrels, with an additional 2 years of bottle aging.

5. Trenza & ZINIO: An Exceptional Author Wine

Trenza & ZINIO join forces in a special project to create an author wine that represents the highest quality and dedication in winemaking. This exclusive wine is the result of a unique collaboration between two major names in La Rioja.

Trenza & ZINIO

• • Color: Cherry red with garnet reflections, clean and bright.

  • Aromas: Ripe fruits like plums, raisins, and blackberries, with spicy notes of coffee, toasted almonds, clove, and vanilla.

  • Palate: Elegant, smooth, fresh, and silky, with a long and flavorful finish.

Variety: 100% Tempranillo
Altitude: 480 meters
Vineyard Age: Over 50 years
Soil: Clay-limestone, with sandy and rocky layers

Winemaking: After 11 days of alcoholic fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in mixed French and American oak barrels for 19 months. It then rests for an additional year in the bottle, resulting in great complexity and balance.

Conclusion: Exceptional Wines for Your Collection

With a range that includes everything from the freshest and youngest wines to the most complex and aged ones, ZINIO Winery offers options for every taste. If you’re looking for wines of quality, character, and complexity, don’t miss these 5 essential bottles. Add them to your collection and enjoy the flavor and essence of La Rioja in every sip!

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