Hedonism Meets... Agustín Santolaya

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Agustin Santolaya

One of Rioja’s most forward-thinking producers, Bodegas Roda wines have met with international acclaim since the company was founded in 1987 by drinks distributors Mario Rotllant and Carmen Daurell. From old vines to wild yeasts, sustainability to the importance of standing out from the crowd, Bodegas Roda wines are a true expression of the vintages and terroir that shape the native varieties of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano.

We caught up with Agustín Santolaya, Managing Director and Head Winemaker of Bodegas Roda to find out just what it is about this legendary Spanish wine producer that make the wines so globally prized...

Cirsion Bodegas Roda 1998

Cirsion Bodegas Roda 1998

HED84224

75 cl
14.5% ABV
£280.00
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Founded in 1987, Bodegas Roda is one of the newest wineries in Rioja but has rapidly established itself as a meticulous producer of incredibly high-quality Tempranillo and very much represents the modern side of the region, favouring a short maturation time versus more traditional extended barrel ageing. Cirsion was conceived in 1995 as it was discovered that some vines produced grapes of such distinctive fruit and tannin quality that they merited a separate bottling. 1998 was the first commercial release and is a wonderfully voluptuous wine now at peak for drinking with delicious notes of black fruits, liquorice, tobacco and herbs.
Red
Rioja, Spain
Roda

Roda 1 Bodegas Roda 2015

Roda 1 Bodegas Roda 2015

HED25355

75 cl
14.5% ABV
£44.90
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Red
Rioja, Spain
Roda

Cirsion Bodegas Roda 300cl 2009

Cirsion Bodegas Roda 300cl 2009

HED6350

300 cl
14.5% ABV
£721.80
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Bodegas Roda is one of the newest wineries in Rioja and very much represents the modern side of the region, favouring short maturation times versus more traditional extended barrel ageing. Cirsion was first released in 1998 and is a vineyard and barrel selection of 100% Tempranillo aged for 8 months in French oak and a further 4 months in bottle.

The 2009 is full-bodied and grippy but exudes delicious layers of red and black fruits with savoury overtones of cigar box, dried flowers and liquorice. With such intensity of fruit and structure this may benefit from further cellaring and decanting is advised if consumed in the near future.

Red
Rioja, Spain
Roda

Cirsion Bodegas Roda 300cl 2010

Cirsion Bodegas Roda 300cl 2010

HED81500

300 cl
14% ABV
£447.00
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
Bodegas Roda is one of the newest wineries in Rioja and very much represents the modern side of the region, favouring short maturation times versus more traditional extended barrel ageing. Cirsion was first released in 1998 and is a vineyard and barrel selection of 100% Tempranillo aged for 8 months in French oak and a further 4 months in bottle.

The 2010 is exceptionally deep in colour and offers up supremely concentrated aromas of black fruits, liquorice, wild herbs and earth. Full-bodied and intense on the palate, the perfectly ripe tannins and keen acidity are wonderfully judged, ensuring an effortless balance of power and elegance.

Red
Rioja, Spain
Roda