UV Tempranillo 2022

Wine description for UV Tempranillo 2022 by Remirez de Ganuza

Character

Fernando Remirez de Ganuza is among the wilful perfectionists of Rioja – a winemaker who has never been content with the conventional. His UV Tempranillo 2022 is an expression of this philosophy: a wine that takes its origins seriously, without descending into folklore. With an alcohol content of 13.5%, it remains in a range that favours elegance and drinkability – a deliberate choice that lends the wine lightness without sacrificing depth.

Terroir & Origin

The Rioja Alavesa, where Remirez de Ganuza is based in Samaniego, offers an extraordinary interplay of calcareous clay soils, continental climate and Atlantic influences from the nearby Cantabrian Mountains. The 2022 vintage in Rioja was characterised by warmth and limited rainfall – conditions that produce concentrated, aromatically ripe fruit, yet simultaneously demand artisanal finesse in the vineyard. Remirez de Ganuza is renowned for working exclusively with old vines, whose deep roots ensure balance even in challenging years.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Tempranillo is the soul of Rioja – a grape variety that, in the right hands, unites both structural power and aromatic finesse. Remirez de Ganuza is known for his meticulous cellar work, including the unusual practice of separating berry skins from the pulp and fermenting them separately to obtain tannins of the highest quality. The result is wines with silky texture and precise expression, embodying modernity and respect for tradition in equal measure. The dry orientation of the UV Tempranillo underscores the grape variety’s characteristic freshness and vibrancy.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A versatile table companion. Classically, it harmonises with Cordero asado – the slow-roasted lamb of Castilian tradition – as readily as with grilled chorizo or aged Manchego. Braised beef cheeks, mushroom risotto or Ibérico ham also form harmonious pairings that showcase the wine’s fruit-forward, well-integrated character.