Iralia 2022
Description
Iraila 2022 is the new project from Remírez de Ganuza: a red wine that showcases the freshness and elegance of Rioja Garnacha through a contemporary approach. Made from grapes sourced from the old vineyards La Rad and El Convento, located in the higher-altitude area of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, this wine combines precision, delicacy, and pure varietal expression.
Aging for 11 months in French oak barrels and ceramic amphorae balances fruit and texture, revealing a clean, aromatic, and highly refined profile.
Acknowledgements and awards
- The winery’s first single-varietal Garnacha wine.
- Noted for its innovation and for the revival of historic vineyards.
Winery
Since its founding in Samaniego, Remírez de Ganuza has been synonymous with quality and uncompromising standards in Rioja DOCa. The winery applies meticulous hand-selection of grape clusters and precise winemaking techniques to express the character of each individual plot.
With Iraila, the house steps into a fresher, lighter interpretation of Rioja, exploring the potential of Garnacha through a modern, elegant style.
Recommended for
Ideal with oily fish, creamy rice dishes, mushrooms, poultry, or aged cheeses. Thanks to its finesse and balance, it can also be thoroughly enjoyed on its own. A delicate, fresh, and expressive wine that shows how Garnacha can reach extraordinary levels of purity in Rioja.
TASTING NOTES
- Expressive and floral, with notes of cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry.
- Hints of fine herbs, cocoa, and wet stone.
- Smooth on the palate, with fine tannins and an enveloping texture.
- Long, mineral finish with lingering fruit.