Suzzane 2023
37.67₣ (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
2 for immediate shipment. More, available on 09/05/2025
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The young red Garnacha 2023 Suzzane, inspired by the Leonard Cohen song, is ripe and creamy, showy and extroverted. It was produced with grapes from Camprovín and Badarán on red limestone and clay soils. It was foot trodden with different percentages of stems—between full clusters and fully destemmed—and fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts. It matured in 600-liter barrels for 10 months. It has some toasty flavors but a very fine palate with elegant tannins and a chalky feeling I found in many wines here. Like most of its siblings, it also needs a little more time in bottle. It comes in at 14% alcohol while keeping a pH of 3.4. It was bottled in May 2024.
Features
Type of wine
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
14.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts in 500 liter French oak barrels, amphoras and ceramic doliums. Malolactic in old barrels. Aged for 13 months in used French oak barrels.
Description
Suzzane is a wine made in Cárdenas, Rioja Alta, in the D.O.Ca. La Rioja. It is currently positioned as one of the best value for money wines produced at the Oxer Bastegieta winery. Specifically, Suzzane represents a tribute to the classic Rioja reds and is highly appreciated by connoisseurs of red wines produced in this region.
The vineyard is located in a clay-limestone terrain at 580 metres above sea level and comprises approximately three hectares of land; the ideal place to harvest excellent quality fruit that will guarantee a final product suitable for the most demanding palates.
Elaboration
The harvesting process is carried out by hand and the Garnacha grapes are harvested, which are then pressed to extract the must.
Once this part of the process is finished, the wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation in used French oak barrels, amphorae and concrete eggs. Finally, the wine undergoes an ageing process of one year in Austrian foudre of approximately 3000 litres.
The result is a final product of excellent quality and developed flavours. A real delight, which will make this wine one of your favourites.
Taste
On the nose, Suzzane is characterised by floral notes, with spicy and red fruit nuances, while on the palate it is possible to perceive a floral taste and balanced acidity. In addition, its tannic load is soft, making it perfect for those who prefer wines with a balanced robustness and subtle flavours.
A flavour that will not leave you indifferent.
With its floral accents, soft tannins and unparalleled balance, Suzzane is the ideal red for food lovers who also want to expand their palate with unique flavours with a distinctive touch.
Thinking of giving it a try? Try it and let us know what you think.
Shipping to Peninsular Spain
FREE shipping on orders over 189.05₣ or for 18 bottles or more in 6-bottle multiples (24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54 and 60 bottles)Estimated transit time: 2-3 working days.
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