Acentor Rioja Garnacha Red 2020

Alcohol: 14%

Grape(s): 100% Garnacha (Grenache)

Location: Rioja (likely Rioja Alta/Rioja Alavesa), Spain

Tasting Notes: Bright ruby with garnet rim; aromas of ripe red cherry, raspberry, sweet spice, and dried herbs; medium-bodied with juicy red-fruit core, fine-grained tannins, warm spice and a lingering, slightly savory finish.

Notes: Harvested from old bush vines to concentrate fruit; native-yeast fermentation with gentle extraction, part neutral oak or amphora aging to preserve varietal purity while adding texture; balanced acidity and approachable drinking window 2022–2028.

Food pairing: Roast lamb, grilled pork, tapas (chorizo, manchego), tomato-based dishes, roasted vegetables, moderate-aged cheeses

Winery Story: Acentor is a Rioja project focused on varietal expression of Garnacha from selected parcels across Rioja subzones. The team emphasizes low-yield viticulture—old vine selection, green harvesting and minimal intervention in the cellar. Grapes are hand-harvested, fermented parcel-by-parcel using indigenous yeasts, and aged carefully in a mix of neutral oak and alternative vessels to retain freshness while adding structure. Quality control includes small-batch vinifications, tight vineyard-to-winery traceability and sustainable practices in the vineyard; the result is a transparent, terroir-driven Garnacha that showcases Rioja’s warmth and old-vine concentration.