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Exopto El Espinal

Exopto El Espinal

A reinterpretation of Rioja with its own distinct flair
Exopto El Espinal
75 cl.
2022
93 Parker
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Details
14.50%
Alcohol 14.50%
La Rioja
Production area La Rioja
D.O.Ca. Rioja
Designation of Origin D.O.Ca. Rioja
Exopto
Winery Exopto
Contains sulphites
100% Maturana
Varieties 100% Maturana
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Exopto El Espinal 2022

Red wine Aged in wood. 15 meses en barrica.

Style Exopto El Espinal
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body

About Exopto El Espinal

“Exopto” signifies a strong desire in Latin. No word better encapsulates the story of this venture, which began in 2003 when a young Bordeaux native named Tom Puyaubert decided to pursue his deepest aspiration: to reinterpret Rioja from a distinct, more liberated, and personal perspective. Thus, Exopto was born, a winery that speaks of terroir with its own distinctive accent, producing wines that eschew trends to tell tales of place, land, and people.

Among these tales, El Espinal holds a special place. Its name is derived from the vineyard where its grapes originate, located in San Vicente de la Sonsierra, one of the most enchanting areas of Rioja. Yet, the wine also serves as a tribute to Miguel Ángel Mato, a passionate farmer and viticulturist at heart, who devoted his life to tending the vineyard with his hands, heart, and the land's memory.

El Espinal comes from a 30-year-old vineyard planted on clay-limestone soils, where the maturana tinta grape expresses itself with vibrant energy. The harvest is conducted manually, using small 15 kg boxes to carefully handle each bunch.

In the winery, integral vinification at low temperatures preserves the fruit's purity. After a two-week maceration, the wine rests for 15 months in 600-litre French oak barrels, where it gains texture, depth, and that touch of elegance that characterises all Exopto wines.

El Espinal is a statement of principles. It is a nod to the land, to the vintners who cherish it, and to that desire —exopto— that drives the creation of something authentic, sincere, and full of life.


 

2023

Exopto El Espinal 2023 is a vibrant explosion of brilliant violet hues that captivates attention from the glass. On the nose, delightful notes of blackberry and blueberry unfold, subtly intertwined with the freshness of white pepper and sweet nuances of liquorice. On the palate, it is round and spicy, with a prominent presence of black pepper that imparts an intense and enveloping atmosphere. Its uniqueness lies in the powerful balance between intensity and freshness, marked by a refreshing Atlantic finish that invites continued enjoyment. Ideal for those seeking an intense and well-structured wine, while remaining accessible and fresh.
2023
94 Parker
2022
93 Parker

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.