2020 Jose Luis Ripa Saenz de Navarrete, Rioja Ripa Rosado

José Luis Ripa Sáenz de Navarrete produces this wine from a single hectare of vines in the Najerilla Valley, drawing on his deep experience within the traditional houses of Rioja Alta. The vineyard features 30-year-old bush-pruned vines planted in calcareous clay soil, and the blend is made from 70% Garnacha and 30% Tempranillo. In the glass, the wine shows a salmon-orange color with nuanced aromas of dried herbs, grapefruit, and a distinct mineral edge. Extended aging in used French oak barrels provides a savory depth and a textured, mouth-filling presence that distinguishes it from typical, younger rosés. This is a deliberate, slow-release style of wine that remains balanced and ready to enjoy now, offering significant value for those who appreciate a more serious, food-friendly expression.