Diego Magana - Rioja DOC - Anza - Red - 2021

Wine:

With remarkable depth, the 2021 Red Anza Rioja opens with generous aromas of macerated fruits, dark berries, and spice. The palate mirrors this ripe, expressive profile with impressive density and volume, framed by firm yet beautifully refined tannins. This is a characterful wine with great aging potential. Rated 94+/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vines aged 60 years at 560-620 metres above sea level. Plot-based wine-making in 4000 litre vats, 500 litre open barrels or 1000 litre steel vats. Part aged in 4000 litre wooden vats for 12 months, the other part in 500 litre barrels.

Color:

Intense red with shades of purple.

Nose:

Intensely fragrant with aromas of spices and macerated black fruits with a hint of liquorice.

Palate:

A bold structure with elegant tannins, delivering a powerful yet fleshy texture, all perfectly balanced with purity and precision.

Temperature:

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast lamb chop, beef steak and green peppercorn sauce, tapas, Spanish artisan charcuterie.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030 and beyond for enthusiasts

"One of the youngest and most precise winemakers in Rioja." That’s how the Parker Guide describes this rising star of Spanish viticulture.

Diego Magana is one of the most talented winemakers in this renowned wine region, crafting precise and elegant wines at Dominio de Anza—wines that are instantly seductive and effortlessly approachable. With each vintage, he continues to refine his artistry.

Hearing Diego speak about his wines is enough to grasp the passion that drives him. Deeply committed to vineyard excellence, meticulous in the cellar, and utterly devoted to his craft, he brings an infectious enthusiasm that captivates every time we visit.

Working with century-old vines at over 500 meters of altitude, he embraces a refined, French-inspired aging process in large oak barrels, scrutinizing every detail to bring out the best of each terroir. Praised by Parker and increasingly sought after by wine lovers, his reputation is soaring—along with the demand for his wines.