BODEGAS TIERRA | CIEN REALES 1ST EDITION MAGNUM

Cien Reales 2022 · 1st Edition is one of the most limited and unique creations from Bodegas Tierra, in Labastida. A Rioja Alavesa born from a single plot in Barranco del Oso, where two contiguous terraces with very different personalities unite to create a precise, profound wine, marked by its origin.

Made primarily with Tempranillo, accompanied by a small percentage of Garnacha, it combines the tension of Atlantic influence with the volume of the more Mediterranean aspect. This first edition has an exceptionally small production: 850 bottles and only 25 magnums.

Features

Vintage: 2022

Edition: 1st Edition

Grape varieties: 95% Tempranillo and 5% Garnacha

Wine type: Aged Red

Winery: Bodegas Tierra

Winemaker: Carlos Fernández Gómez

Denomination: D.O.Ca. Rioja

Subzone: Rioja Alavesa

Origin: Labastida, Álava

Vineyard: Plot located in Barranco del Oso, divided into two contiguous terraces with different soil characteristics and exposure

Planting year: 1980

Soils: Clay-limestone and limestone, shallow, with abundant rock and presence of silt depending on the terrace

Harvest: Manual in 14 kg boxes

Vinification: 20% whole cluster, spontaneous fermentation and maceration for 20 days

Malolactic fermentation: In new 600-liter French oak barrels

Aging: Two winters in new 600-liter French oak barrels

Production: 850 bottles of 75 cl and only 25 magnums

Format: Magnum 1.5 liters

The Vineyard

Cien Reales comes from a plot planted in 1980 in Barranco del Oso, in Labastida. The vineyard is divided into two terraces located next to each other but with clearly differentiated characteristics.

One of them receives a marked Atlantic influence and has shallow clay-limestone soil. From here comes much of the wine's tension, concentration, and verticality.

The second shows a more Mediterranean character, with extremely poor limestone soils, shallow depth, abundant rock, and a high presence of silt. This part provides greater structure and volume.

The poverty of both soils naturally limits the yield of the vines, leading to a very small and concentrated production.

Winemaking

The harvest is done manually, and the grapes arrive at the winery in small 14 kg boxes to preserve their integrity.

In vinification, approximately 20% whole clusters are maintained. Fermentation occurs spontaneously, followed by a 20-day maceration.

Malolactic fermentation takes place in new 600-liter French oak barrels, where the wine then remains for two winters of aging.

The use of a larger wood volume than traditional Bordeaux barrels allows the wine to be refined and provides structure without masking the personality of the plot.

Tasting Notes

Cien Reales presents in the glass with a precise, vertical, and profound profile.

The fruit appears clear and well-defined, accompanied by a distinct mineral background that recalls the calcareous and stony nature of Barranco del Oso. The aging adds complexity and depth, remaining integrated into the whole.

On the palate, it shows structure and tension, with a firm but perfectly integrated tannin. The combination of the two terraces is particularly expressive: freshness and concentration on one hand, volume and amplitude on the other. The finish is long, serious, and persistent.

Food Pairing

Due to its structure, depth, and freshness, this wine is especially suitable for roasted lamb, grilled T-bone steak, red meats, game, slow-cooked stews, and aged cheeses.

The Magnum format also favors a slow and harmonious evolution, making it an particularly interesting bottle to cellar or share around a good meal.