Tobía Selección de Autor 2021
A very personal Rioja that champions versatility
Tobía Selección de Autor 2021 is an elegant and highly expressive Rioja crafted by Óscar Tobía from a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Maturana and Graciano.
Consumption features
Pairing
For its creamy, full-bodied, and persistent profile, Tobía Selección de Autor 2021 pairs very well with stews, burgers, and informal tapas. It also harmonises with cheeses and cured meats, where its freshness and polished tannins complement without overpowering.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
4% Graciano, 10% Garnacha tinta, 4% Maturana Tinta, 80% Tempranillo, 2% Otras
Type of barrel
French and American oak barrels.
Type of bottle
Bordeaux
Barrel aging time
18 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Making process
Winemaking
In the production of Tobía Selección de Autor 2021 the fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation in oak barrels.
Aging
It undergoes an 18-month ageing in French and American oak barrels. It is then clarified with fresh egg whites and bottled unfiltered, a decision that helps to preserve its frank character, its enveloping texture, and its spicy notes, with an ageing process that adds complexity without diminishing vibrancy.
Tasting notes
View
Clean and bright, with an intense cherry red colour with garnet edges.
Nose
Very frank aroma of black fruit, blueberries, and dried plum, with notes of clove and nutmeg, and a background of peaty, toffee, and aromatic herbs.
Mouth
Lush, full-bodied and juicy, with good freshness; smooth and velvety entry, polished tannins, final tension, long and persistent, tasty, vibrant and seductive.
The winery
In 1994, the Riojan Óscar Tobía decided to take charge of the family-owned winemaking bodega in San Asensio with the goal of producing signature wines. Together with economist Ana Castelló, Óscar has achieved well-deserved and progressive international recognition, establishing himself as one of the best winemakers of his generation.
Bodegas Tobía manages 150 hectares of vineyards across 15 municipalities within the D.O. Ca. Rioja. Both Óscar and his team work hand in hand with farmers to achieve grapes of the highest quality, aiming to produce the finest wines in the region. All the vineyards have been selected for their low yields, unique topography, microclimate, and special soil characteristics.