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Ijalba Genoli Rioja 2016

Ijalba Genoli Rioja 2016

Ijalba Genoli Rioja 2016

Lightly colored. Very fresh nose with lemon, sea weed and yellow melon. On the palate it’s a salty feel that opens the way to lemony and herbacious notes. Great acidity level, long and tasty finish. A really good QPR. Good+

Made of 90% Viura and completed by other varietals. Aged on lees in stainless steel tanks. Alcohol level of 13%

Available in SAQ stores for 13,90$ (Code SAQ : 00883033)

Viña Ijalba’s website: ijalba.com

Ijalba is represented in Québec by Charton Hobbs: chartonhobbs.com

Vina Ijalba Solferino Rioja 2014

Vina Ijalba Solferino Rioja 2014

Vina Ijalba Solferino Rioja 2014

Ruby color with purple hue. Nose of dark berries, spices, earth, just a little oak showing, it’s charming and quite rich. About the same on the palate, the mouthfeel is round, plumpy, tasty and have a good lasting finish. It does show some structure, but there’s the fruit to make it quite enjoyable. A great addition to the current offer from Ijalba. Good+ (88)

Made of 90% tempranillo and 10% maturana tinta. Aged 6 months in 1-2 wines American oak barrels. Organic certified farming. Alcohol level of 14%

Available in SAQ stores for 15,05$ (Code SAQ : 13004449)

Vina Ijalba’s website: ijalba.com

They are represented in Québec by Charton Hobbs: chartonhobbs.com

Ijalba Genoli Rioja 2015

Ijalba Genoli Rioja 2015

Ijalba Genoli Rioja 2015

Lightly colored with freen hue. Fresh on the nose with lemon, minerality, some saltyness and herbs. Medium concentration on the palate, finesse is leading with lemon, fresness, mineral and a good finish lenght. Good (87) 

Made of 100% Viura. Aged in tanks. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 15,95$ (Code SAQ : 00883033)

Viña Ijalba’s website: ijalba.com

Represented in Québec by Charton Hobbs: chartonhobbs.com