Pujanza Norte 2020 is one of the essential gems of Spanish wine. Created by Carlos San Pedro in Laguardia, this great Rioja is born as a faithful reflection of the unique land from which it originates, key to its identity and freshness.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
French oak barrels
Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Barrel aging time
16 months
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
The fusion of Rioja tradition and modern oenology comes to life in wines such as Pujanza Norte 2020, from Bodegas Pujanza. A powerful and mature red, highly expressive with great acidity and freshness that are maintained vintage after vintage thanks to the consistency of the El Norte vineyard: 2.5 hectares in size, directly influenced by northern winds and cultivated at an altitude of 720 meters (very high for Rioja Alavesa) on clay-limestone soils settled over a limestone slab just 50 cm deep.
For the vinification of Pujanza Norte (D.O.Ca. Rioja), fermentation began spontaneously with light daily pump-overs, and concrete tanks and French oak barrels were used for aging, which lasted 12 months.
Behind Bodegas Pujanza (1998) is Carlos San Pedro, the third generation of a lineage dedicated to winegrowing and winemaking in Laguardia. His deep knowledge of the terroir has allowed him to gather over time one of the most coveted vineyards in Rioja Alavesa. 40 hectares of low-yield vines enable him to produce wines that are renowned and praised by international critics.
Creators' opinion
Pujanza Norte es un vino de color rojo picota, limpio y brillante. En nariz se muestra joven y vivo, predominando las frutas rojas, frambuesas y grosellas, sobre un fondo de jugosas frutas negras y notas balsámicas. Aparecen recuerdos florales, violetas, muy característicos de nuestros viñedos. Ligeros tostados muy bien integrados completan la nariz de este vino. En boca Hado es potente y expresivo. Presenta una acidez que lo mantiene fresco y atractivo y un tanino pulido y amable. Su retrogusto nos regala intensas frutas negras y sensaciones florales. Final largo y persistente.
The winery
Behind the name Bodegas y Viñedos Pujanza lies one of the most outstanding winemaking projects in the Rioja region, praised by leading national and international critics. Carlos San Pedro leads the operations and winemaking, a man who has managed to combine the viticultural heritage of his ancestors with a modern oenological vision, where the most important thing is to serve the magnificent vineyard he manages in Laguardia.