{"id":5762,"date":"2025-07-17T10:18:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T08:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ziniobodegas.com\/?p=5762"},"modified":"2025-07-02T13:20:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T11:20:36","slug":"aprisco-2021-award-winning-rioja-alta-tempranillo-with-story-and-elegance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ziniobodegas.com\/en\/blog\/aprisco-2021-award-winning-rioja-alta-tempranillo-with-story-and-elegance\/","title":{"rendered":"Aprisco 2021 \u2013 Award-Winning Rioja Alta Tempranillo with Story and Elegance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"248\"><strong data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4801\">Aprisco 2021<\/strong> is a limited-edition Tempranillo from Rioja Alta, made from old vines in high-altitude vineyards. Award-winning, elegant, and rooted in tradition. Discover it now.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"248\"><strong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"248\">Aprisco 2021 \u2013 Tempranillo Wine from Rioja Alta with Heritage, Altitude and International Recognition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"266\">Aprisco 2021<\/strong> is more than just a wine. It&#8217;s an experience. A pause, a memory, a landscape. This 100% Tempranillo comes from old vines planted at 480 meters above sea level, rooted in the poor, stony soils of Rioja Alta. Shaped by a demanding climate, it is a wine defined by origin, character and patience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"775\">This first limited edition \u2014 from the 2021 vintage \u2014 is an invitation to rediscover the essence of a region, a tradition, and a winemaking philosophy where respect for the land is as important as the final result.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4610 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ziniobodegas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BLOG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"870\"><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"780\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"835\"><strong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"835\">Aprisco: The Name, the Symbol and Its Meaning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1061\">In the pastoral culture of La Rioja, an <em data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"886\">aprisco<\/em> is a shelter where shepherds and their flocks rest during transhumance. A simple, sacred space. A pause along the path, where time slows down and the earth feels close again.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1223\">That spirit defines this wine: <strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1116\">a meaningful pause<\/strong>, a sensory experience that invites reflection and reconnection. Aprisco is land, it is calm, it is return.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1505\">The logo, featuring a <strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1255\">goat<\/strong>, is no coincidence. This animal symbolizes freedom, resilience, and balance. Like old vines that thrive in harsh conditions, the goat represents strength, wisdom and adaptability. It is the perfect emblem for a wine born of effort, silence and time.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1510\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1576\"><strong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1576\">High-Altitude Vineyard: Origin, Conditions and Character<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1926\">The grapes that give life to Aprisco 2021 come from <strong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1672\">estate-owned vineyards planted in 1978<\/strong>, located at 480 meters above sea level in the Rioja Alta region. The <strong data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1772\">calcareous and stony soils<\/strong> bring structure, freshness and minerality. Harsh soils that force the vine to struggle and dig deep, resulting in more concentrated and expressive fruit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1987\">The 2021 vintage was challenging and key to its identity:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2178\">\n<li data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2028\">\n<p data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2028\"><strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2005\">Cold spring<\/strong>, delaying bud break.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2084\">\n<p data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2084\"><strong data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2050\">Hot, dry summer<\/strong>, causing moderate water stress.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2178\">\n<p data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2178\"><strong data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2109\">September rainfall<\/strong>, which helped complete ripening while preserving the grapes&#8217; health.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2285\">These factors combined to create a wine with firm structure, aromatic expression and remarkable elegance.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2290\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2338\"><strong data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2338\">Winemaking: Time, Patience and Respect<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2460\">Harvest was carried out <strong data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2377\">in stages<\/strong>, based on each plot&#8217;s ripeness. Grapes were hand-harvested and carefully selected.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2712\">Fermentation was gentle and controlled, preserving the varietal purity of Tempranillo. The wine then aged for <strong data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2607\">12 months in French oak barrels<\/strong>, followed by <strong data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2650\">24 months of bottle aging<\/strong>, resulting in a harmonious, complex, and polished expression.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2813\">The result is a balanced, long, and silky wine \u2014 deep yet fresh \u2014 with significant aging potential.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2818\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2870\"><strong data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2870\">Tasting Notes: Depth, Elegance and Terroir<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"3295\">\n<li data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2953\">\n<p data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2953\"><strong data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2883\">Color<\/strong>: Cherry red with garnet reflections. Clean, bright, and attractive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"3142\">\n<p data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3142\"><strong data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"2964\">Nose<\/strong>: Ripe black fruits (plum, raisin, blackberry) elegantly integrated with spicy notes (clove, toasted almond, coffee) and a subtle balsamic touch (eucalyptus) from barrel aging.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3295\">\n<p data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3295\"><strong data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3155\">Palate<\/strong>: Fresh, smooth entry. Long, silky mid-palate with polished tannins and perfect balance between fruit and oak. Persistent, flavorful finish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3353\"><strong data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3332\">Recommended serving temperature<\/strong>: 17\u201319 \u00baC \/ 62\u201366 \u00baF<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3358\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3404\"><strong data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3404\">Awards and International Recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3513\">Aprisco 2021 has been recognized by some of the most respected international wine critics and competitions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3755\">\n<li data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3555\">\n<p data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3555\"><strong data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3553\">James Suckling (USA) \u2013 91 points<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3598\">\n<p data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3598\"><strong data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3596\">Mundus Vini (Germany) \u2013 Gold Medal<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3599\" data-end=\"3648\">\n<p data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3648\"><strong data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3646\">Tim Atkin \u2013 Rioja Report (UK) \u2013 89 points<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"3711\">\n<p data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3711\"><strong data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3709\">Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (Belgium) \u2013 85.97 points<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3755\">\n<p data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3755\"><strong data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3755\">Miquel Hudin (Australia) \u2013 91+ points<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3842\">These accolades confirm the wine\u2019s excellence, authenticity and long aging potential.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3844\" data-end=\"3847\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3901\"><strong data-start=\"3853\" data-end=\"3901\">A Limited Edition for Discerning Wine Lovers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"4134\"><strong data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3919\">Aprisco 2021<\/strong> is made for those who appreciate authenticity, craft and origin. It\u2019s not a wine for everyone \u2014 and that\u2019s intentional. It\u2019s for those who understand that some of the best things in life come in limited quantities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4233\">A <strong data-start=\"4138\" data-end=\"4154\">rare release<\/strong>, perfect for gifting, collecting, or enjoying in a quiet moment of reflection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4233\">You can purchase Aprisco 2021 directly through our <a href=\"https:\/\/ziniobodegas.com\/tienda\/es\/inicio\/93-el-aprisco.html\">online store<\/a> or physical store.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4233\">Para saber mas sobre el mundo del vino, la DOCa Rioja y nuestra bodega no dudes en visitar nuestro\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ziniobodegas.com\/en\/blog\/\">blog<\/a>\u00a0cada jueves y\u00a0 seguirnos en nuestras redes sociales:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ziniobodegas?igsh=MW05YzJreXppZmZoZA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ziniobodegas.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aprisco 2021 is a limited-edition Tempranillo from Rioja Alta, made from old vines in high-altitude vineyards. 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