Gómez Cruzado Honorable Rioja (in Wooden Case) 2017 Codega Each parcel is vinified separately

Each parcel is vinified separately using wild yeasts in stainless steel

Here the soils are layered with orthogneiss

During fermentation the wine is pumped over 3 times a day for colour extraction

In Portugal the variety is also known as Maria Gomes and was introduced in South Africa primarily for brandy production but fell out of favour

Beautifully bright and vibrant

Gómez Cruzado Honorable Rioja (in Wooden Case) 2017 Codega Each parcel is vinified separatelyWinemaking This 'field blend' is produced from the fruit of Gomez Cruzado's oldest vineyards (over 50 year old vines) south east facing, in the foothills of the Sierra Cantabria. The vines planted here are predominantly Tempranillo, but also Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuela and Viura. Soils are poor, chalky clay and white in colour, with slabs of calcareous rock beneath. The grapes are hand picked into 15kg crates, and are sorted further by hand at the