Buradón Las Plegarias 2023 is the purest expression of Garnacha in Rioja Alta, according to Carlos Sánchez. Sourced from the “La Rad” plot, this wine comes from a bush-trained vineyard planted in 1978 and dry-farmed using organic criteria. Precision, freshness, and depth in a very limited production.
Winery: Carlos Sánchez
Denomination: D.O.Ca. Rioja
Subzone: Rioja Alta
Plot: La Rad
Vintage: 2023
Variety: 100% Garnacha
Planting: 1978
Training: Bush-trained, dry-farmed
Viticulture: Organic
Soil: Clay-limestone with surface limestone
Harvest: Manual in 18 kg boxes (Oct 4–12)
Winemaking: Whole cluster, daily foot treading and punch-downs. Spontaneous fermentation and 35-day maceration
Malolactic: Natural in barrels
Aging: 10 months in 500 and 600 L barrels
Bottling: After two winters, unfiltered and unstabilized
Production: 1,600–1,700 bottles annually
Closure: Natural Extra Cork
The Vineyard
The "La Rad" plot combines altitude, calcareous soils, and low-yielding old Garnacha vines. Dry-farming and organic viticulture promote natural concentration and a faithful expression of the Rioja Alta landscape.
Tasting Notes
Bright red color with medium intensity, elegant and clean. The nose shows fresh red fruit, wild flowers, and a mineral background reminiscent of limestone.
On the palate it is fine, vibrant and precise. Delicate tannins, lively acidity, and a silky texture that provides depth without losing lightness. Long, fresh, and harmonious finish.
Pairing
Ideal with roasted poultry, traditional Riojan cuisine, white meats, or seasonal vegetable-based dishes.
An old-vine Garnacha that champions elegance and authenticity. Rioja Alta in its purest state, with a very limited production that reinforces its singular character.
