Ysios Finca Lagunazuri

Bodegas Ysios, founded in 2001, is one of Rioja Alavesa's most architecturally striking and terroir‑focused estates. Situated at the foot of the Sierra de Cantabria, the winery benefits from a unique combination of limestone‑rich soils, cool Atlantic influence, and sheltered hillside exposures ideal for tempranillo. Ysios works with small, meticulously mapped parcels, vinifying them separately to preserve micro‑terroir identity.

For Finca Lagunazuri, fruit is hand‑selected from older vines with naturally low vigour, contributing structure and aromatic depth. Fermentation typically occurs in small tanks with gentle extraction to emphasise finesse over power, followed by maturation in a mix of new and seasoned French oak tailored to each parcel's character. The result is a wine that balances Rioja's classic red‑fruit profile with the minerality and lift typical of the Alavesa zone – modern in precision yet rooted in the region's heritage of parcel‑specific winemaking.

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Deep purple in colour, this single varietal tempranillo kicks off with lashings of ripe black fruit on the nose: blackberries, black cherries and plums, along with sweet spices like vanilla, coconut and cinnamon from the oak. The same flavours are mirrored on the palate, with coffee beans, eucalyptus, dried flowers and dark chocolate also in the mix. It's a full-bodied, high alcohol wine with chunky tannins that carry the fruit and a long rich finish.