Gatito Loco 'Organic' Rioja Tinto

Current vintage 2022

Viticulture

Gatito Loco Tinto is made from night-harvested, 100% Organic Tempranillo from the best vineyards around Azagra in Rioja Oriental. The vines are predominantly grown on clay-limestone soil, and minimal intervention is practised. Grapes are all hand-picked in early October.

Winemaking

The Organic Tempranillo is crushed and de-stemmed to 10 ton fermenters where the free run juice is drained off and cooled to 5 degrees to allow for a cold soak of 7-8 days. Some of the tanks are innoculated with selected commercial yeast strains as well as a couple which are allowed to utilise the winery's natural yeast flora and ferment on their own. During fermentation the initial ferment is kept cool to allow the maximum of fruit flavours and then allowed to warm up towards the end, giving good extraction of vital tannins as well as giving palate weight. The wines are kept on skins for a further 12 days after a 15 to 20 day ferment.

Tasting

A bright fruit-bursting 100% Organic Tempranillo that emphasises vineyard over bodega and discards the traditional image of Rioja. This wine stands out for its red and black fruits and liquorice aromas. Fresh and round with a multitude of nuances supporting the black fruit flavours. *Suitable for Vegans.