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Planidera > Jumilla > Spain
Rodríguez Sanzo is a wine company devoted to uniting the most important Designations of Origin of the Spanish wine scene. The wine expert, Javier Rodríguez - the architect of the project - produces high quality wines with an excellent value for money ratio, in collaboration with small growers belonging to some of the most important D.O districts like Rueda, Rioja, Toro, Ribera del Duero, Priorat or Vinos de la Tierra de Castilla y León in Spain and Douro in Portugal. In particular, he is very interested in working with vineyards along the Duero river. In 2007 he began a new venture in Portugal in conjunction with Joao Soares of the winery Messias utilizing the native Portuguese varieties. He is currently working on a project with the Spanish government in conjunction with U.C. Davis to map out the indigenous grape varieties of Spain. One important goal for Javier Rodríguez is to respect and reflect the different characteristics of each of the terroirs.

Farming practices: non-certified organic, with some biodynamic practices.
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Jumilla Crianza
D.O. Jumilla, 85% Monastrel and 15% Syrah. Fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged for 6 months in new French oak barrels. Intense and complex nose of red fruits with hints of fresh balsamic, and some subtle, spicy notes. On the palate, full-bodied, round, and elegant, with a great liveliness from its terrific acidity. 14.2% alcohol.

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