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04-NOV-2013

Elciego (Rioja Alavesa)

The Rioja Alavesa has over 13.500 hectares of vineyards, with a production of 40 million liters of wine per year. The wines, elaborated under strict measures of quality, dictated by the Regulating Counsel of Rioja, are internationally renowned for their prestige. The quality of the bouillons is due, in great measure, to the clay soils, the weather and the setting of the vineyards behind the mountains of the Sierra, as well as to the dedication of its people and their attention in the perfect conjugation of history and novelty. Most of the wine is made from Tempranillo, a kind of grape made to grow cid, strong in color yet moderate in acidity. Other varieties you will find are: viura, garnacha, mazuelo, graciano, white garnacha and malvasía. As main characteristics in the extraordinary red wine of the Rioja Alavesa we can count the bright colors, fine scents, fruity flavors and exquisite taste. Its alcoholic content oscillates from 11 to 13 degrees.

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MarcViskens29-Nov-2013 19:56
beautiful composed José
bill friedlander23-Nov-2013 17:07
Great view of the town and fields, and nicely framed by the trees! V
Walter Otto Koenig23-Nov-2013 16:11
What a dramatic landscape image with the lighting in the foreground and that dark cloudscape. "V"
Gary Hudes23-Nov-2013 15:48
Great depth showing the beautiful setting of this wine producing region. I must get hold of one of those wines! V
Kim23-Nov-2013 15:42
What a lovely view! Great shot Jose! V
Jim Coffman23-Nov-2013 14:44
What a great view from this vantage point!! Beautiful!!
Carol Rollins23-Nov-2013 14:39
Wow, José, this is beautiful. ~
francoisconstantin23-Nov-2013 13:59
Lovely!!
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