'La Marciana' Rioja Garnacha 2019 Champagne Pol Roger backed by ginger and white

backed by ginger and white pepper

with ripe cassis

This until-recently obscure Italian apertitivo has garnered attention for its similarity to Kina Lillet

Made from the highest quality American corn then matured to peak perfection in small batches using fire-charred New American white oak barrels

the wine is crisp and ripe

'La Marciana' Rioja Garnacha 2019 Champagne Pol Roger backed by ginger and whiteIf Tempranillo is king in Spain, then Garnacha is its beautiful and resilient queen, having survived phylloxera, floods, and even drought. It shines in this single vineyard offering from Rioja. Stylistically, this wine is more like Burgundy, jewel toned and light on its feet, with intense hints of ripe berries and spice that linger sip after sip. Complex from start to finish, this wines depth and character are rivaled only by its aging potential.