Senderos de Ukan Rioja DOCa
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Senderos de Ukan Rioja DOCa 150 cl
Senderos de Ukan Rioja DOCa from Ukan Winery is a single-varietal Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa. The grapes come from selected vineyards around Laguardia and other municipalities in this cool, higher-altitude area of Rioja. Senderos de Ukan Rioja DOCa shows the precise, fresh side of Tempranillo: dark fruit, fine spice, clear structure and a calm balance between power and finesse. The grapes are harvested by hand, carefully selected and vinified with restrained intervention. Fermentation takes place in concrete tanks, followed by 12 months of ageing in French barriques. In the glass, it shows a deep ruby-red colour. On the nose, it reveals an intense bouquet of dark fruits such as blackberries, accompanied by black pepper and fine cocoa notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied and fleshy, with restrained, velvety tannins and harmonious length. The magnum bottle supports slower maturation and is particularly well suited to meals with larger groups, cellaring or refined presentation.
Producer: Ukan Winery
Ukan Winery is located in Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa and is a project of the youngest generation of the Eguren family. Koldo Eguren, the fifth generation of the family, runs the winery together with his cousin Eduardo, who serves as winemaker. The project combines the knowledge of previous generations with a younger, internationally influenced perspective on Rioja. Ukan is a small winery focused on limited quantities and precise vineyard work. Its foundation lies in the vineyards of Rioja Alavesa, which are farmed sustainably and organically. In the winery in Laguardia, the wines are made by hand with restrained intervention. The aim is to reflect the landscape of Rioja Alavesa through Tempranillo, selected sites and clear, precise vinification.
Senderos de Ukan Rioja DOCa 2021 in Detail
Aromas & Character (Bouquet & Palate)
Colour: Deep ruby red.
Aroma: Intense bouquet of dark fruits such as blackberries, accompanied by black pepper and fine cocoa notes.
Character: Full-bodied and fleshy, with restrained, velvety tannins and a harmonious balance between power, freshness and finesse.
Food Pairing & Occasions
Pairs well with: Roasts, beef, lamb, game, spicy pasta dishes and a generous cheese platter.
Ideal for: Beef, lamb, game dishes, roasts, pasta with rich sauces, matured cheese, meals with larger groups and relaxed occasions with a precise Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa.
Packaging & Presentation
Senderos de Ukan Rioja DOCa 150 cl is offered as a magnum bottle in a 1-bottle original wooden case. The larger format supports slower and more even maturation. The wooden case enhances the refined presentation and is suitable for cellaring, as a gift for special occasions or for meals with larger groups.
Further Recommendations & Categories
Senderos de Ukan Rioja DOCa is available in the following bottle sizes:
FAQ
What stylistically defines Senderos de Ukan?
Senderos de Ukan is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa with dark fruit, black pepper, fine cocoa notes, velvety tannins and a clear balance between power, freshness and finesse.
How is Senderos de Ukan vinified?
The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected. Fermentation takes place in concrete tanks, followed by 12 months of ageing in French barriques. This gives the wine additional structure and texture without obscuring its fruit and freshness.
What distinguishes the magnum bottle of Senderos de Ukan?
With a capacity of 150 cl, the magnum bottle holds twice the volume of a standard bottle and supports slower, more even maturation. It is particularly well suited to cellaring, meals with larger groups or as a generous format for lovers of Rioja Alavesa.
At what temperature should Senderos de Ukan be served?
16-18°C is ideal, allowing the dark fruit, black pepper, cocoa, French oak and velvety tannins to show in balanced expression.
What drinking phase is Senderos de Ukan 2021 currently in?
Senderos de Ukan 2021 is currently showing a fruit-driven, structured and harmonious phase. The dark fruit, spice notes, fine cocoa character and tannins are well balanced. In the magnum format, the wine develops more slowly and, with good storage, can continue to gain composure and harmony over the coming years.
What does Senderos de Ukan pair best with?
Senderos de Ukan pairs well with roasts, beef, lamb and game. It is also well suited to spicy pasta dishes, rich sauces and a generous cheese platter.
What characterises Rioja Alavesa for Tempranillo?
Rioja Alavesa is characterised by high-altitude sites, calcareous soils and marked temperature differences between day and night. These conditions support Tempranillo with freshness, aromatic precision, tannin structure and good balance.
What is the significance of ageing in French barriques?
The 12 months of ageing in French barriques complement the Tempranillo with fine spice, cocoa nuances and additional texture. The oak influence remains supportive and enhances the wine’s structure.
Discover Senderos de Ukan Rioja DOCa 150 cl
Senderos de Ukan Rioja DOCa from Ukan Winery combines 100% Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa with dark fruit, black pepper, fine cocoa notes, velvety tannins and 12 months of ageing in French barriques. A precise Rioja from Laguardia in a magnum bottle with a 1-bottle original wooden case, pairing well with roasts, beef, lamb, game, spicy pasta dishes and matured cheese.
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