HORIZONTE DE EXOPTO
VINTAGE 2021 • RIOJA ALTA
"Harmony between tradition and avant-garde: a vertical wine with Atlantic freshness and vibrant minerality that reflects the untamed character of Sierra Cantabria."
Purity of Sierra Cantabria
Horizonte de Exopto 2021 is the contemporary interpretation of high-altitude vineyards located in Ábalos. This signature red wine is distinguished by a masterful blend where **Tempranillo** provides structure and **Graciano** grants unusual freshness and longevity. Precisely aged in French oak, the result is a clean and elegant wine, with a calcareous minerality that captures the essence of the freshest landscape of Rioja Alta.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Bodegas Exopto (Tom Puyaubert).
- Origin: Ábalos, Rioja Alta (D.O.Ca. Rioja).
- Varietal: Tempranillo, Graciano y Garnacha.
- Aging: 12 Months in French Oak.
- Soil: Clay-calcareous hillside.
- Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Deep cherry red color with vivid violet rims. It has a medium-high intensity, clean and very bright appearance.
Nose: Elegant and expressive intensity. Black and red forest fruits (blackberries, currants) stand out, escorted by notes of violet and a calcareous mineral background.
Palate: Fresh, dynamic, and very vertical attack. It presents superb balance between fruity ripeness and acidity. Its passage is silky with a persistent and balsamic finish.
3. Style and Character
ATLANTIC FRESHNESS [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
VERTICALITY (GRACIANO) [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
AGING POTENTIAL [ 8 - 12 YEARS ]
WINE PROFILE [ MODERN / VIBRANT ]
4. Art of Serving
Pairing: Grilled red meats, acorn-fed Iberian cured meats, traditional Riojan stews, and aged sheep cheeses.
Preparation: Prior aeration of **20 to 30 minutes** is recommended for the wine to fully express itself. Ideally served between **16°C and 17°C**.
