2022 A Mano Edición Limitada Rioja, Bodegas Lan

• Style: Deep, savoury Rioja red blend
• Taste: Black plum, spice, toasted oak, silky tannins
• Food: Roast dinners, stews, game, beef, lamb
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 16–18°C, decant 30 mins, drink now or age 8–12 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Deep garnet announcing black plum and ripe berry, layered with clove, cinnamon and toasted oak that feels generous without heaviness. The palate delivers breadth and weight balanced by smooth, refined tannins that linger elegantly. At 13.5% ABV, power meets restraint: pure fruit and structure, never oak-driven or extracted.

The Winery — Bodegas Lan

Founded in 1972 at the heart of Rioja Alta, Bodegas Lan commands one of the region's most spectacular vineyard sites: Viña Lanciano, named from the three provinces of the Designation—Logroño, Álava and Navarra. Head winemaker María Barúa has led the cellar since 2002, combining scientific expertise (chemistry and oenology training) with lifelong local knowledge. Her team employs modern technique to let the land express itself without compromise. For this limited edition, every grape came from El Rincón, a single parcel within Viña Lanciano, planted on poor stony soils at altitude that concentrate vine energy. The 2022 vintage saw among Rioja's hottest conditions on record; the grapes ripened under ideal circumstances, delivering remarkable concentration and clean fruit. The blend—81% Tempranillo with Graciano and Mazuelo for depth and aging potential—was matured across French oak (Jupille and Tronçais) and Caucasian oak barrels, with weekly lees stirring during fermentation building silky texture. Unfiltered and unclarified, it carries the full character of the vintage.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is the wine for real substance: roasted game, aged Manchego or Cabrales cheese, chorizo, and any dish built on savoury depth all sing alongside it. The refined tannins and balanced power reward both immediate drinking and patient cellaring—it will develop for 8–12 years. Serve at 16–18°C, decanting 30 minutes beforehand to open the aromatics. Whether you're building a Spain collection or hunting for one of the finest Tempranillo-led reds available, A Mano sits at the heart of what serious Rioja can deliver.