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The blend runs to 70% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano, with a substantial 20% of white varieties—Garnacha Blanca, Viura and Malvasía—an approach that predates the varietal separation of modern Rioja and still survives in old field blends. The fruit is harvested by hand and fermented as whole clusters in small open vats, then pressed and matured for ten months across a mix of stainless steel, concrete and neutral oak, so the wood contributes structure rather than flavour. The result sits closer to a fresh, perfumed red than to a traditional oak-aged crianza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking well now and over the next four or five years. Serve slightly cool at 16°C with grilled lamb, jamón or a mushroom rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. 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