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 a contemporary interpretation of the high-altitude vineyards located in Ábalos. This signature red wine is distinguished by a masterful blend where **Tempranillo** provides structure and **Graciano** offers unusual freshness and longevity. Precisely aged in French oak, the result is a crisp and elegant wine with a chalky minerality that captures the essence of Rioja Alta's freshest landscape.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Bodegas Exopto (Tom Puyaubert).
- Origin: Ábalos, Rioja Alta (D.O.Ca. Rioja).
- Varietal: Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha.
- Aging: 12 Months in French Oak.
- Soil: Clay-limestone hillside.
- Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Deep cherry red color with vibrant violet hues. It has a medium-high, clean, and very bright intensity.
Nose: Elegant and expressive intensity. Black and red forest fruits (blackberries, redcurrants) stand out, escorted by violet notes and a chalky mineral background.
Palate: Fresh, dynamic, and very vertical attack. It presents a superb balance between fruit 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. Serve ideally between 16°C and 17°C.