Archive for June, 2009

Bodegas Amézola de La Mora

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

wineryAddress: Paraje Viña Vieja, S/N – 26359 Torremontalvo (La Rioja)
Telephone: +34 941 454 537
info@bodegasamezola.net
www.bodegasamezola.net/

Dating back to the mid 19th century, as indicated by their naturally temperature controlled undergr0und cellars carved out of the rockface, the winery began its long and dramatic history. But due to the arrival of phylloxera in the late 19th century, the owner was forced to stop production until 1986 when great-grandsons, Iñigo and Javier Amézolade la Mora, re-started the project. Today, the winery has taken on a more feminine edge with Cristina and Maria Amézola, the daughters of Iñigo Amézola, and current owners of the winery.

For more information on the their vinification and aging practices, please visit their website.

Wine Produced: Inigo, Inigo Blanco, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva

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Señorío de Amézola Reserva

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

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  • 2002 Señorío de Amézola Reserva – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (6/22/2009) Gorgeous blackberry, warm dark chocolate mousse, sawdust, spice box and tanned leather on the nose. Wow, in the mouth this wine is lush and giving, showing a racy acidity with medium firm tannins, and a sumptuous body that ebbs into a long dark fruit finish. This is a big-me-up wine, with it’s vivacity and liveliness, for those days you feel the weight of the world upon your shoulder. 4/5

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  • 2002 Señorío de Amézola Reserva – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (6/22/2009)Deep chocolaty nose with old wood and cherry fruit. Love the balance on the nose of dusty history, and vanilla fruit. In the mouth this is a lush wine, with great fruit, and traditional Rioja spice. Tastes like the deepest cellar, with a freshness and lively attitude. This tastes like Rioja. Well done. 4/5

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    Viña Amézola Crianza

    Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

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  • 2005 Viña Amézola Crianza – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (6/22/2009) Dark boysenberry and bramble bush on the nose with a light dusting of vanilla and chocolate. In the mouth, the wine shows good acidity throughout, with subtle tannins and a light body. Overall a very straightforward wine, expressing more fruit than thought provoking flavor, but ideal if you’re craving a wine to pair with light summer cuisine! 3.5/5

    • Ryan

  • Viña Amézola Crianza 2005 – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (6/22/2008)Dusty nose on this wine, full of rich cherry notes, slate, and touches of cinnamon/chocolate. Full in the mouth with a bright acidity and fine smooth tannins. Cherry persists with hints of dusty cinnamon. Gentle and soft Crianza Rioja at it’s best. Perfect with lighter grilled meats. 4/5

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    Iñigo Amézola

    Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

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  • 2005 Iñigo Amézola – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (6/22/2009) Dark rustic aromas of black cherry, vanilla, toasted oak and a dusting of chocolate. In the mouth, the wine fails to deliver, as if an orchestra took on a newbie member that continually playing off key. Medium body, with chalky tannins and a dark fruit finish. 2.5/5

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  • 2005 Iñigo Amézola – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja (6/22/2009)Dark nose with clove, black fruit, and toasted oak. In the mouth a simple wine with lots of richness and charred wood. Big and bold, though not very complex. Sawdust finish, with some dark fruit notes. 2.5/5

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