2014 Viña Leizaola El Sacramento: Rioja Alavesa
The 2014 Viña Leizaola El Sacramento comes from a historic vineyard in Rioja Alavesa and is one of the region’s most distinctive terroir wines. The combination of old vines, limestone-rich soils, and a meticulous winemaking process results in a Rioja with exceptional elegance and depth.
The 2014 vintage produced grapes of excellent quality, with a beautiful balance between ripe fruit, fresh acidity, and refined tannins. After aging in French oak barrels, the wine develops a complex aromatic profile and a long, mineral finish.
Aroma & taste
The wine opens with aromas of black cherries, red plums, cassis, violets, cedarwood, tobacco, cocoa, Mediterranean herbs, and delicate spices. On the palate, it is elegant and powerful, with silky-smooth tannins, lively freshness, and a long, mineral finish.
Serving & foodpairing
Serve at 16–18°C and decant the wine about one hour in advance. Delicious with grilled beef, lamb, game, Iberian pork, mushrooms, and aged Manchego.
The story behind the bottle
El Sacramento comes from a historic vineyard in Rioja Alavesa, where old vines grow in limestone-rich soils. Thanks to low yields, hand-harvesting, and careful aging in French oak barrels, the result is a wine with finesse, complexity, and a distinct character.
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Compare with 2015 El Sacramento, 2016 El Sacramento, 2004 La Rioja Alta 890. Be sure to check out our wines from Rioja.
