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DOCA Rioja
History
Mediterranean wine culture was, in the Middle Ages, closely linked to the monastic life, as their major broadcasters were the monks. Rioja area is no exception and is proud that Gonzalo de Berceo, the first poet who wrote in the Romance language, the wine mentioned in the verses he wrote from his retreat in the Suso Monastery in San Milln de la Cogolla. The first document to make reference to protecting and ensuring the quality of Rioja wines dating from 1650, even before in 1102, King Sancho of Navarra legally recognized our prestigious wines. In 1787 was created the Royal Economic Society Rioja Growers, aimed at promoting the cultivation of vines, wine production and trade development. Already in the twentieth century, in 1902, was issued a Royal Decree which defined the origin for application to the wines of Rioja. In 1926 he decreed the creation of the Control Board whose mission was to identify the area of Rioja, control the issuance of the seal of guarantee and recommend legal action be taken against infringers and counterfeiters of the name Rioja. However, until 1945, the agency would not be legally structured. In the evolution to the present Rioja wine is the approval in 1970 of the Rules of the Appellation of Origin and its Regulatory Board. After a long process in which the Denomination of Origin Rioja always bet on the quality and control at source, this effort reached its recognition. On 3 April 1991 a Ministerial Order granted the status of Qualified Denomination of Origin Rioja. WHITE: VIURA, MALVASA, GARNACHA BLANCA, TEMPRANILLO BLANCO, MATURANA BLANCA, TURRUNTS, CHARDONNAY, SAUVIGNON BLANC Y VERDEJO. RED: TEMPRANILLO, GARNACHA, GRACIANO, MAZUELO y MATURANA TINTA.

Grape Varieties
The grape varieties that are currently authorised by the Regulations of the D. O. Ca. Rioja are:

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Bodega de La Real Divisa

History
The Bodegas de la Real Divisa, of balos (Rioja), date from at least 1367 and are some of the oldest wineries in production in Europe. Bodegas de la Real Divisa owe their name to the emblem of the pitcher with white lilies that can be found upon the entrance arch, an symbol which is not only historic, but is also closely connected with the Royal House of Navarra Marqus de Legarda, the red wine of Bodegas de la Real Divisa, has adorned the tables of many noble, Spanish families over many years. King Garca III, of Njera (1035-1054), founded the Order of the Terazza (Order of the Pitcher), to which said emblem corresponds to commemorate his encounter with the image of Our Lady the Virgin in a cave, over which he erected the Monastery of Santa Mara Real of Njera, pantheon of the Kings of Navarra. According to legend, King Garca, went out hunting with his goshawk one morning, near the peak of Njera, along part of the French Way. A partridge took flight and it, followed by the goshawk, took refuge in a cave hidden by brambles and holms. The falcon breached the entrance and the King followed. He found himself face to face with the image of the Our Lady with the Child Jesus, at whose feet and on either side, the goshawk and the partridge lay in perfect harmony, in the foreground there was a pitcher filled with lilies. Bodegas de la Real Divisa were the first wineries of Rioja to receive a medal at the Bordeaux Exhibition in 1895.

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Bodega de La Real Divisa Crianza 2008

WINERY NAME: ALTITUDE: SOIL:

TASTING NOTES
AppEARAncE Deep Ruby red, medium high intensity. nosE On the nose we find bright and pure red berry fruit sustained by rich aromatics and fragrance. pAlAtE On the palate it is lively and generous and well balanced. Fruit and spices linger into the finish. Impressive Crianza. AccolADEs
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Bodega de La Real Divisa 40 Hectares Amaya Urbina Yeregui Spain

ORIGIN: APPELATION: LOCATION: VARIE TIES: WINEMAKER: WINERY SIZE:

590 meters Clay and Chalk Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, malolactic in concrete vats 15 months in Oak and 12 months in bottle 100 % New American Oak MT 25.000 Bottles
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Doca Rioja Abalos

91% Tempranillo, 7% Graciano, 2% Mazuelo 35 years old State vineyards Sustainable

FARMING: VINEYARDS: AGE OF VINES:

ALCOHOL STRENGTH

TOTAL ACIDITY

VOLATIL ACIDITY

13.5% 1.8 gr/l

5.0 gr/l

0.63 gr/l 6.500 kg

RESIDUAL SUGARS

MAx YIELD PER HA

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Bodega de La Real Divisa Reserva 2007

WINERY NAME: ALTITUDE: SOIL:

TASTING NOTES
AppEARAncE Ruby red, medium high intensity. nosE On the nose the wine displays spiced red berry fruits and toasty mineral notes. pAlAtE The palate is bright, balanced, displays well integrated tannins, the fruit follows through the finish. Ample and generous.

Bodega de La Real Divisa 40 Hectares Amaya Urbina Yeregui Spain

ORIGIN: APPELATION: LOCATION: VARIE TIES: WINEMAKER: WINERY SIZE:

590 meters Clay and Chalk Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, malolactic in concrete vats 29 months in Oak and 12 months in bottle 10% French and 90% American Oak MT 15.000 Bottles
PRODUC TION: BARREL T YPE: AGING: VINIFICATION:

Doca Rioja Abalos

100% Tempranillo 35 years old Estate vineyards Sustainable

FARMING: VINEYARDS: AGE OF VINES:

ALCOHOL STRENGTH

TOTAL ACIDITY

VOLATIL ACIDITY

13.5% 1.9 gr/l

5.05 gr/l

0.63 gr/l 6.000 kg

RESIDUAL SUGARS

MAx YIELD PER HA

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Bodega de La Real Divisa Gran Reserva 2001

WINERY NAME: ALTITUDE: SOIL:

TASTING NOTES
AppEARAncE Ruby garnet, medium intensity. nosE The nose is attractive with red berry fruits, toasted spicy notes and slightly smoky aromatic expression. pAlAtE On the palate fruit and spices follow through, velvety tannins, rich, integrated acidity, deIivering great balance and long finish. Nobly expressed.

Bodega de La Real Divisa 40 Hectares Amaya Urbina Yeregui Spain

ORIGIN: APPELATION: LOCATION: VARIE TIES: WINEMAKER: WINERY SIZE:

590 meters Clay and Chalk Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, malolactic in concrete vats 37 months in Oak and 36 months In bottle 10% French and 90% American Oak MT 8.000 Bottles
PRODUC TION: BARREL T YPE: AGING: VINIFICATION:

Doca Rioja Abalos

91% Tempranillo, 7% Graciano, 2% Mazuelo 35 years old Estate vineyards Sustainable

FARMING: VINEYARDS: AGE OF VINES:

ALCOHOL STRENGTH

TOTAL ACIDITY

VOLATIL ACIDITY

13.0% 0.5 gr/l

5.0 gr/l

0.72 gr/l 4.500 kg

RESIDUAL SUGARS

MAx YIELD PER HA

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