After an early flowering and a cool summer it looked like the harvest would need heat and rain to come together. The heat arrived and moved along the viticultural cycle but the rains never appeared.
The high heat in Rioja created situations of drought. The growers with old vines came through with fruit that, although with thicker skins, was full of good juice. These old vines reached deep to find resources that were unavailable to the younger vines. This fact, in addition to vigorous work in aerating the soils, allowed a freshness to permeate the vines despite the elevated temperatures.
Working with a careful regulation of temperatures allowed the extraction of positive aromas and great fruit.
The harvest is still too early to call but indications are all positive.
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