2015 Bodega Akutain Gran Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain Noah's Mill From vines ranging from 5

From vines ranging from 5 to 90 years old farmed via organic and regenerative polyculture & agro forestry methods

•Infusion-style vinification without punchdowns or pumpovers

After 6 months and seeing full malolactic fermentation

But this bottling from husband and wife team Jeremie and Blandine Choquet caught me off guard with its energy

2015 Bodega Akutain Gran Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain Noah's Mill From vines ranging from 5The Akutain Gran Reserva is comprised of mostly Tempranillo with Garnacha. It was fermented with native yeasts in fiberglass vats, and raised in older American oak for around 3 years, with another 2 years in the bottle before release. Only made in excellent years. This is traditional Grower Rioja at its best. Importer's note