Dominio del Challao Rioja Virna 2022 REDBURGUNDYROUNDUP then reveals lightly creamy texture

then reveals lightly creamy texture and energy on the palate

black raspberries—complemented by violet and rose petal florality

It is savory

lemon curd

A compelling expression of terroir-driven winemaking from a respected Beaujolais producer

Dominio del Challao Rioja Virna 2022 REDBURGUNDYROUNDUP then reveals lightly creamy textureAn Argentine winemaker walks into Rioja. It sounds like a setup, but Manu Michelini of the Mendoza winemaking clan teamed up with Rioja native Carlos Fernandez in Labastida to farm old vines organically and biodynamically at around 600 meters, aging the wines in 12th century caves where the temperature and humidity simply don't move. Virna comes from the more vigorous sites: Tempranillo and Garnacha with a scattering of Mazuelo, Viura, Garnacha Blanca