Bodegas Roda
2021 Cirsion
BLEND |86% Tempranillo and 14% Graciano
VINEYARDS & WINEMAKING | A natural rarity in specific clusters was identified in 1995 which led to Cirsion - a bunch by bunch selection of grapes from old vines which possess unique characteristics (polymerization of the tannins). One in one thousand bunches are chosen for fullness & volume - characteristics which were closer to actual vine tasting rather than grape-tasting. Roda eschews longer time in barrel for Cirsion and as such, the wine spends only 8 months in French oak.
PRESS | 96 WA
“The modern icon 2021 Cirsion shows some toasty notes and an extroverted personality, aromatic, expressive and open, grabbing you by the throat with abundant notes of ripe black cherries and violets with generous spice, exuberant and with some echoes of carbonic maceration, like wines from the past. It has a medium to full-bodied palate with very fine tannins that make it textured, with a chalky mouthfeel that combines with the juiciness from the ripe fruit. This year, it has up to 14% Graciano (more than ever?) to complement the majority of Tempranillo, from selected vines that achieve a special ripeness. It has 14.5% alcohol and very good freshness and acidity, making it balanced. It combines power with elegance. The fact that it ages in 100% new barrels doesn't show in the aromatics or flavors. It's still very young and seems to be evolving at a slow pace. It's a very complete vintage for Cirsion.”- Luis Gutierrez
PRESS | 99 JS
“Such a deep, polished wine with aromas of cocoa powder, violet extract, iodine, fresh blackberries, minerals, spices and black pepper. Super crafty tannins on the palate with concentrated fruit. Full-bodied and juicy, rounded by an iron fist of filigreed, melted tannins. Extremely long, plush and voluptuous, but not heavy. The graciano pepperiness really spices it up. A more international style of Rioja, but it is every bit as good in quality. Made from a selection of tempranillo vines in Rioja Alta and graciano from Rioja Media. This is one of the best Cirsion. Tempranillo and 14% graciano. Already delicious, but will age beautifully.”
PRESS | 96 WE
“Strapping, structured, and packed with rich cassis, blueberry, and black fig, while assertive mulling spices swirl with aromas of leather, violets, dark toffee, and baking chocolate. Opulent and already gorgeous now, but it’ll reveal even more a few years down the road. Grill up a dry-aged rib eye and luxuriate with this over the next decade. Editor's Choice”
PRESS | 95 WS
“Hints of eucalyptus and anise on the nose accent the palate’s macerated cherry and black raspberry fruit, black olive, mocha and mineral notes. This is rich and finely balanced, integrating mouthwatering acidity and sculpted, muscular tannins. There’s tightly coiled tension despite its good expression, suggesting a long life ahead. Best from 2028 through 2041."
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