Founded in 1992 by Pedro Peciña Crespo and his three sons, Bodegas Pecina owns 50 hectares in the small section of La Rioja Alta located on north side of the Ebro River. Pedro was previously vineyard manager of famed bodega La Rioja Alta, so here you get experience and tradition without the price tag typically attached.
Professional Reviews
Robert Parker
What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...
VINEYARDSingle vineyard named Finca Iscorta. The vineyard is a total of 8 hectares and only the best fruit goes to this bottling. The vines are on average 50 years old and bush pruned.SOILCalcareous ClayVITICULTUREPracticing organics and sustainability. They work in a very natural way.VINIFICATIONThe grapes are destemmed and crushed and fermented naturally with wild yeast in stainless steel tanks.AGINGThe wine ages in used American oak for 4 years with 8 manual rackings (every 6 months). The wine further ages a minimum of 3 year in bottle before being released to the market. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Details
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Grape Variety
Graciano , Grenache , Red Blend , Tempranillo
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Vintage
2015
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Organic
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Style
Earthy , Rich , Silky
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Medium Bodied