I am proud to say that since Table Wine's opening in July of 2010, Luberri's juicy and joyful Orlegi Rioja has been a fixture. This light yet full-flavored Tempranillo is one I count among my favorite "everyday reds."
95% Tempranillo and 5% Viura from 45+ year old, organically farmed vineyards, this is classic, fresh, and food friendly Rioja from a wonderful, family-run estate. I can't think of a better Spanish red for less than $15 in the store.
2020 Luberri Orlegi Rioja
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Kudos to importer Andre Tamers of De Maison Selections for turning me on to this absolute charmer of a wine. Not all Rioja needs to be a Reserva or a Gran Reserva. Trust me folks, those wines are super legit, but my palate and my sinuses can only take so much oak. What I love about Orlegi is that it never sees one second in oak yet it maintains "Rioja personality."
When I say "Rioja personality," I'm talking about Tempranillo grown at elevation. Rioja is about so much more than how long it is aged in oak barrels. Remember, wine is made from fruit, and the fruit that makes Rioja's reds so iconic is the Tempranillo grape. If you want to taste Tempranillo in its purest form, you want to taste this wine.
Orlegi combines whole-cluster fermentation and standard fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel to deliver these classic Tempranillo tastes. Bursting with peppery, brambly berry notes combined with some darker fruit and earthy/savory nuances, this is both highly drinkable AND interesting.
I love this one with a big hunk of Manchego and some crusty bread, but it's also the perfect, after-work glass of red. Trust me, I have plenty of those!
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Josh Spurling
Owner, Operator, Wine Monger
Table Wine Asheville