Dominio del Challao, Rioja Tinto 'Virna', 2022 OldImgDeleted while the wine’s firm structure

while the wine’s firm structure hints at its aging potential

lifting the fruit and ensuring freshness

that has developed layers of complexity over decades of careful maturation

complemented by 15% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Noir

The result is more wet-stone and brine than gooseberry

Dominio del Challao, Rioja Tinto 'Virna', 2022 OldImgDeleted while the wine’s firm structureNew wave Rioja with Old World soulaged in 12th century caves at constant temperature and humidity. A collaboration between Manu Michelini (Argentine winemaker from the renowned Michelini family) and Carlos Fernndez (Rioja native), blending Tempranillo, Garnacha, and old vine field blends from 1960s plantings at 600 meters. Organic and biodynamic practices, indigenous yeast fermentation in concrete, 92 points Robert Parker.