Javier San Pedro Ortega
Las Levantadas 2021
Rioja
Levantadas (raised) refers to the upper slopes of Javier’s estate vineyards, a place where white varietals like this retain a high level of acidity while ripening evenly. The results are powerful and precise, while keeping a freshness and lift from the sourcing and light winemaking hand.
Vineyard
Higher slopes from the already high elevation area of Rioja Alavesa give this wine a bracingly vibrant character.
Winemaking
A blend of 80% Viura, 10% Tempranillo Blanco and 10% Malvasia. Fermented and aged in stainless steel with four months of lees contact
Vintage Note
A cool but also dry year, with even and balanced ripening. September rain provided relief to most parts of Rioja.
Tasting Note
Fresh white peach and tangerine, with a pleasing structure build around the natural acidity in the wine.
Color
White
Appellation
Rioja
Alcohol
13.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$28
Reviews
Very Bright Acidity
James Suckling - November 9, 2022 "Very pale color with smoky and creamy accents to the pure green apples, pears and nectarines. A medium-to full-bodied white with very bright acidity that cuts into the slight phenolic bite. Viura, malvasia and tempranillo blanco."
Trade Materials
Other Wines by this Producer
Viuda Negra Crianza
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Sourced from around the famed town of Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa, the Viuda Negra Crianza is a well-defined Tempranillo that demonstrates the remarkable sense of place Javier pulls from all his wines. Jubilant in style, as Javier likes from his Crianza’s, the wine still manages to show a remarkable level of complexity due to 30+ year old vines from higher elevation vineyards.
Cueva de Lobos Crianza
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This is the style of Rioja Crianza that Spaniards crave: youthful, juicy, lifted reds without excessive weight or overbearing tannins. The Cueva de Lobos Crianza is made from 100% Tempranillo, with a mix of French and American oak providing a subtle nuance and complexity.
Cueva de Lobos Tinto Joven
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The Cueva de Lobos Tinto Joven is a 100% Tempranillo made without superfluous details or unnecessary weight. The bright and clean profile comes from simple winemaking in stainless steel tanks, allowing the purity of the fruit to shine.
Cueva de Lobos Blanco Joven
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Javier’s Cueva de Lobos Blanco is crafted to appease a more youthful crowd, featuring a clean, crisp, and modern style. The level of precision and clarity brought out in the Viura is a remarkable testament to Javier’s winemaking prowess.