La Canoca is a red wine from Bodegas Baigorri made with Tempranillo grown on a distinctive estate on the slopes of the Sierra de Tolo\u00f1o, near San Vicente de la Sonsierra. It belongs to the Rioja DOCa and aims to express the character of a particular vineyard. Its origin and fruit-led profile make it worth exploring for shoppers interested in a Rioja wine with a strong sense of place.<\/p>\n
The producer places the vineyard at approximately 640 metres above sea level, with north-south exposure and clay-limestone soils. The vines were planted in 1960, a detail that helps explain the history of this site. La Canoca takes its name from the vineyard itself. This is a hillside landscape influenced by the nearby mountain range and its local growing conditions.<\/p>\n
Baigorri identifies this wine as Tempranillo. The approach to winemaking seeks to preserve fruit expression and the character of the vineyard. The producer describes maturation in French oak, although technical materials for different releases vary in some fermentation details. Because Idyllica does not state the bottle vintage, this listing does not assign an exact fermentation or ageing period to the available stock.<\/p>\n
The winery describes an intense ruby colour, aromas of ripe fruit and spice, and a balanced, fresh and rounded palate. This style can work well with grilled meat, lamb chops cooked over vine shoots, a good steak or hearty regional dishes such as Rioja-style potatoes and red beans. It can also accompany a selection of richly flavoured tapas. Serve at a moderate temperature and allow the wine to develop naturally in the glass.<\/p>\n
Where does La Canoca come from?<\/strong> A vineyard on the slopes of the Sierra de Tolo\u00f1o within the Rioja DOCa.<\/p>\n Which grape is used?<\/strong> Tempranillo, according to the producer and Idyllica’s product attributes.<\/p>\n Which vintage is available?<\/strong> No harvest year is stated on this listing. Contact Idyllica to confirm the bottle vintage if it matters to your purchase.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Baigorri La Canoca<\/strong> is a Rioja DOCa Tempranillo<\/strong> from a hillside vineyard around 640 metres above sea level near the Sierra de Tolo\u00f1o. Ripe fruit, spice, freshness and a rounded palate make it a fine partner for grilled meats and Rioja dishes. Vintage not specified.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":17174,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[162,163],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-17129","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-red","product_cat-wine","pa_bodega-baigorri-wineries","pa_denominacion-de-origen-d-o-ca-rioja","pa_envejecimiento-breeding","pa_pais-spain","pa_variedad-tempranillo","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n