Javier San Pedro Ortega

Las Levantadas 2021

Rioja

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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

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