Description
Located in the heart of Rioja Baja in the town of Alfaro, Bodegas Ilurce is owned and operated by the fourth generation of the Escudero family to do so. The family has grown grapes in Rioja Baja since 1940, with current holdings of 46 hectares of vineyards planted in the alluvial soils of the slopes of the Monte Yerga, perched at 2000 ft (600m) above sea level. The vines range from over a century-old, head trained Garnacha to newer, high-density plantings of Graciano and Tempranillo. The oldest vineyard is 110 years old and was planted by the family's grandfather. In 1997 the family began planting Graciano—traditionally a blending grape that only 1% of Rioja is planted to—in collaboration with the agriculture department of Rioja to revive the region's nearly forgotten varieties. All of Ilurce's vineyards are cared for without the use of chemically synthesized fungicides, pesticides, herbicides, or elemental fertilizers. All the oldest vineyards are dry farmed.
100% Garnacha from organically farmed vines planted in 1997, the fruit was harvested by hand and sorted at the winery. The remarkable color extraction was achieved via saignée. Fermentation was with indigenous yeast, in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. Aged sur lie for two months in tank. Clarified, cold stabilized, and lightly filtered. Juicy, fruity flavors of Strawberry, raspberry, watermelon with hibiscus tea, rose hips red plum skins. Atypical style of rosé has loads of personality and is the perfect summer BBQ wine. This refreshing near-ruby quencher can be served with your favorite comfort BBQ food—from baby back ribs to chicken apple sausage, whether you prefer Kansas, Tennessee or Texas-style—this wine will hold up to it all!
500 cases produced.
