| Type | Red wine |
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| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 14.5% |
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Spec sheet
The wine
Roda and Roda I are two wines that have been aged together until they have matured for a year. At this point the definitive blending of each wine takes place. The distinguishing features of Roda I are its black fruit, its depth and mineral notes - a wine that flows smoothly but slowly.
NOTE: Decanting is recommended before serving.
What does this wine taste like?
In the glass, the wine displays a dark cherry-red colour with purple hues at the rim. On the nose, it is powerful and deep. Dark fruits, particularly plum, come to the fore. These are complemented by notes of chocolate and a mineral character. On the palate, the Roda I is full-bodied, complex and fruity. The tannins are firm but well-integrated. A fresh acidity lends the wine a sense of tension, and the finish is long.
View | Ripe Picota cherry red / Purple rim / Deeply-coloured |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Profound / Fruit aromas / Plums / Mineral notes / Chocolate |
Mouth | Voluminous / Fruit-forward / Complex / Enveloping / Well-integrated tannins / Fresh / Long |
Drinking and storing
The 2020 vintage is already ready to drink, but has great ageing potential. If stored correctly, it will continue to develop well into the 2030s.
Serve it at 16 to 18 °C. We recommend decanting the wine before serving. This allows the aromas to open up and the tannins to soften.
Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC
Food pairing
Roda I pairs well with red meat cooked on the barbecue or in the oven, such as beef fillet or leg of lamb. It is also a good choice with game and stews.
Its depth and notes of chocolate and plum also complement mushroom dishes and mature hard cheeses.
Ratings and awards
| 2021 | 95 PK | |||
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| 2020 | 94 PK | |||
| 2019 | 94 PK | |||
| 2018 | 94 PK | 94 SK | ||
| 2017 | 91 PK | |||
| 2016 | 93 PK | 93 PN | 96 SK | 95 DC |
PK: ParkerPN: PeñínSK: SucklingDC: Decanter
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Winemaking
The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected. Fermentation takes place in French oak vats at a controlled temperature. Maceration typically lasts between 18 and 20 days. The wine is then aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, half of which are new and the other half have been used once. It is stabilised naturally and clarified using egg white. Before being released for sale, it is aged for a further 20 months in the bottle.
The winery
Bodegas Roda
Bodegas Roda was founded in 1987 by Mario Rotllant and Carmen Daurella, who used their surnames to create the winery's name. It is located in the heart of the most historic area of Rioja wine — the Barrio de la Estación. The design of their modern 21st century building sits alongside the more classical style of neighbouring wineries, some of which are among the oldest wineries in Rioja. The harmony between the two styles is also found in the Roda wines, which bring together...
