2015 Bodega Akutain Gran Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain Noah's Mill 2018 Guido Marsella 'Poggi Reali'

2018 Guido Marsella 'Poggi Reali' Greco di Tufo DOCG

But this bottling from husband and wife team Jeremie and Blandine Choquet caught me off guard with its energy

the southernmost AVA of San Benito County

The wines are fermented with indigenous yeasts and kept on their lees for 9-10 months and we resist stirring the lees

2015 Bodega Akutain Gran Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain Noah's Mill 2018 Guido Marsella 'Poggi Reali'The Akutain Gran Reserva is comprised of mostly Tempranillo with Garnacha. It was fermented with native yeasts in fiberglass vats, and raised in older American oak for around 3 years, with another 2 years in the bottle before release. Only made in excellent years. This is traditional Grower Rioja at its best. Importer's note