Milenrama Rioja Joven 2019

Antonio Galloni’s Vinous: “Deep, shimmering red. Lively cherry and spicecake aromas and flavors and a hint of peppery spiciness. Juicy and energetic in style, showing good depth, repeating spiciness and discreet tannins on the nicely persistent finish. Drink this easygoing Rioja on the young side. Drinking window: 2021-2024.”  Apr 2021

Winery: Milenrama (Spanish for "yarrow", a flower prevalent in Rioja and handsomely featured on the label) is a value-oriented project in Rioja from up-and-coming female winemaker Ruth de Andres. Her varied C.V. boasts chemistry and oenology degrees in three different countries, experience at top firms in Bordeaux and the Penedes, sommelier-course teaching, and, most recently, winemaking for export markets. The goal? Perhaps her own words are best– vinos buenos, bonitos y baratos — good, honest, inexpensive everyday wine. The Milenrama Rioja range features a juicy, clean, unoaked joven Tempranillo for bistros and bottle shops alike, as well as crianza and reserva bottlings which are standout values at their respective price points.