Gil Berzal 'Recoveco San Julian' Rioja Alavesa 2019 varietal_Mourvedre his vineyard was also converted

his vineyard was also converted to biodynamics

Luckily his brother Didier left his job as an engineer in Africa and came back to help with the vineyards in 1998

It’s distinctly alive and entrancing

and reminds of grapefruit Ting soda in all the right ways

62 hectares

Gil Berzal 'Recoveco San Julian' Rioja Alavesa 2019 varietal_Mourvedre his vineyard was also convertedA single vineyard field blend of 70% Tempranillo and 30% Viura planted on super chalky clay soils in 1955. Aged 18 months in French oak. Deep, dark, luscious black cherry and mocha notes that really delivers. Though it's a rich wine it is matched with lots of detailed tannins. Impressive Rioja from a small, independent minded grower in Laguardia. Organic with biodynamic and regenerative practices. Jonathan Kemp