Roda
Bodegas Roda is located on the edge of the river Ebro, in Haro, La Rioja. The vineyard was historically used by vine growers to stock their harvests, which would be subsequently sent to Bordeaux to mitigate the damages caused by phylloxera. The modern estate was founded in 1987, growing structurally over the years. They are one the youngest, and most innovative producers in the region. They have cemented a reputation in recent years for producing exceptional, and consistent Rioja.
They have rapidly gained respect for their meticulous research into the Tempranillo grape variety developed via the identification of 552 clones with 20 clones ultimately selected for propagation judged by the quality they deliver in specific vineyard plots.
The Atlantic and Mediterranean climates in the region play against each other, causing each vineyard to respond differently from harvest to harvest. As a result, Roda have become experts in variation, aiming to produce wines that are not just indicative of the terroir, but that reflect the climatic year of each vintage.
The winery at Bodegas Roda was renovated in 2019, providing more blending options such as individual vineyard vinification. They focus on minimum intervention with spontaneous fermentations, short macerations and French oak only to minimise oak impact.
Old vines, innovative research, and commitment to quality are at the heart of their mission. They can be considered a new-wave Rioja producer, and experts in Tempranillo with a focus on the vineyard and clonal studies. The quality is exceptional.
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