Los Montes Bellos de Buradón 2023 was born in the "El Saúco" area, in Rioja Alavesa. A unique blend of Tempranillo and Viura from vines planted in 1977, grown in gobelet and dry-farmed under organic viticulture. Depth, freshness, and a distinct mineral identity.
Winery: Carlos Sánchez
Appellation: D.O.Ca. Rioja
Subzone: Rioja Alavesa
Area: El Saúco
Vintage: 2023
Varieties: 70% Tempranillo, 30% Viura
Plantation: 1977
Training: Gobelet, dry-farmed
Viticulture: Organic
Soil: Clay-limestone sandstone
Harvest: Manual in 18 kg boxes (early October)
Winemaking: Whole bunches, daily foot treading and pigeage. Spontaneous fermentation and approximately one month of maceration
Malolactic: Natural in 500 L barrels
Aging: 12–15 months in 500 L barrels
Bottling: After two winters, unfiltered and unstabilized
Production: Approximately 1,300 bottles annually
Closure: Natural Extra Cork
The Vineyard
The "El Saúco" plot combines altitude, dry farming, and sandstone soils with a clay-limestone component, providing tension, freshness, and a distinct mineral imprint. The presence of Viura in the blend adds finesse and verticality to the whole.
Tasting Notes
Bright, medium-bodied red color. On the nose, it displays fresh red fruit, floral notes, and an elegant mineral background, with subtle, well-integrated aging nuances.
On the palate, it is vibrant and balanced, with fine tannins and lively acidity. The Viura contributes lightness and freshness to the Tempranillo, resulting in a nimble palate and a long, harmonious finish.
Food Pairing
Ideal with roasted meats, poultry, traditional Riojan cuisine, and seasonal dishes with mushrooms or baked vegetables.
An old-vine Rioja that combines character and elegance, where the blend of Tempranillo and Viura brings complexity and freshness. Very limited production that reinforces its uniqueness.
