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Proprietor: Bodegas Viñedos de Aldeanueva founded in 1956, owned
by 850 associated vine growers on 6,395 acres of vineyard land (2,600
hectares) comprising 4.2% of DOCa Rioja.
Winemaker / Vineyard Manager: Martin Saenz / Guillermo Martinez.
Location: Zone 4, at 1,230 ft altitude, in the town of Aldeanueva del
Ebro, part of the Rioja Baja “lower” sub-region.
Wines Made: Cortijo III Tinto, Cortijo Rose III, Cortijo White III, and Cortijo II Crianza (“Cortijo” farm house).
Climate: Continental Mediterranean climate (Zone 4) hot days with
moderately cold nights and rainfall. Average temperature from April to
October is 65.9º F. with rainfall of 8.5 inches during the active growing
season of the vine. The vineyards are located at 1,230 ft altitude. In
relation to Rioja Alta “high”(Climatic Zone 3) Rioja Baja is warmer,
dryer and at lower altitude. All these factors culminate in a shorter grape
ripening period with lower tannins, balancing acidity and wines with
deep purple plum color, silky and soft in texture and accessable to drink
young. Also in Zone 4 are DO’s Campo de Borja, Calatayud and
Cariñena located south of Rioja Baja and Somontano towards the west. Soil: Are compact composing of a topsoil of limestone with clay subsoil
providing good water retention. 1.5% of organic material gives
moderate levels of fertility. In May, early pruning is common practice to
reduce yields, achieving greater levels of concentration and intensity of
flavor.
What makes Cortijo wines Unique?
* Bodegas y Viñedos de
Aldeanueva owns 4.2% of estate owned vineyards in the DOC of Rioja;
having a positive impact of quality control over grape growing and
pricing.
* Simple “easy drinking” wine for “everyday” consumption
with intense fruit driven character, supple tannins and well-balanced
structure.
* Cortijo--one of the greatest values from Rioja--difficult to
find at this level of quality and price.
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There are 154,100 acres of vineyard land in Rioja. |
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ALDEANUEVA OWNS 7% OF THE VINEYARDS
OF RIOJA, WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO 6,400 ACRES.
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Of Vineyard |
Acres |
Age
Of Vines |
Grapes |
Soil |
Altitude |
Slope
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| Alfaro Parcel |
3,000 |
5-20 |
Garnacha, Tempranillo |
Clay and Limestone |
1,230 Ft |
3 % |
| Ebro Valley Parcel |
2,000 |
10-60 |
Tempranillo, Graciano |
Clay and Limestone |
1,230 Ft |
3 % |
| Yerga Zone |
1,400 |
25-80 |
Tempranillo, Mazuelo,
Viura |
Clay and Limestone |
1,230 Ft |
3 % |
| Total |
6,400 |
Tempranillo (50%),
Garnacha (37%), Mazuelo (4%), Graciano (3%), Viura
(6%)
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Name of Wine: Cortijo III White 2005
Producer: Bodegas Aldeanueva
DO: Rioja (Zone # 4)
Grape Varietal: 100% Viura.
Production: 100,000 Cases made - 25,000 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Martin Saenz
Ageing: Stainless Steel Tanks
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Name of Wine: Cortijo III Rose 2005
Producer: Bodegas Aldeanueva
DO: Rioja (Zone # 4)
Grape Varietal: 100% Garnacha
Production: 150,000 Cases made – 25,000 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Martin Saenz
Ageing: None
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Name of Wine: Cortijo III Tinto 2005
Producer: Bodegas Aldeanueva
DO: Rioja (Zone # 4)
Grape Varietal: 100% Tempranillo
Production: 1,500,000 Cases made – 300,000 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Martin Saenz
Ageing: None
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Name of Wine: Cortijo II Crianza 2003
Producer: Bodegas Aldeanueva
DO: Rioja (Zone # 4)
Grape Varietal: 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10%
Mazuelo
Production: 200,000 Cases made - 50,000 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Martin Saenz
Ageing: 12 months in French and American Oak
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