Bodegas Roda was founded in 1987 and is considered “the most modern of the traditionalists and the most traditional of the modernists.”  Roda works with a total of 120 hectares -  70 owned by Roda and 50 by contracted growers - all bush vines; no irrigation; minimum intervention (no chemically synthesized products and use of cover crops). Their uncompromising commitment to quality is evident in the extensive research and development department and the state of the art gravity flow winery which includes the seventeen Seguin Moreau foudre for fermentation, radiant heat malolactic room and extensive aging cellar.

Bright cherry in color and aroma. Then the flowers join in. And the spices. This wine is bold and fruity with good acidity and a long, lovely finish. 

Tim Atkin, 94 points 
Making the most of what Agustín Santolaya considers the best vintage since 2001, the regular Roda release marries Tempranillo with 5% Graciano and 4% Garnacha from the Rioja Alta and Oriental sub-regions. Full-bodied but not overpoweringly so, this is layered and well structured, with scented 40% new wood, serious dark berry fruit and a balsamic lift. Modern yet traditional at the same time. 

James Suckling, 93 points
Fruity and primary with rich black cherries, red plums and damsons, adorned by some coffee, black pepper and chocolate. A pretty modern, juicy expression of Rioja with a medium to full body, rounded by assertive and fine-grained tannins. Long, with some dark chocolate in the finish. 

Peñín Guide, 93 points

Spain, Rioja
94% Tempranillo, 4% Graciano and 3% Garnacha
14.5% Alcohol

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