2022 Rioja Negra, Izadi Larrosa

• Style: Bright, energetic Grenache with mineral spine
• Taste: Red berries, lavender, garrigue, allspice, chalky tannins
• Food: Roasted chicken, chorizo, braised beef, hard cheeses
• Occasion: Weeknight supper or Sunday lunch
• Serve: Room temperature or lightly chilled, 14–16°C

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Bright and energetic, this high-altitude Grenache sings with red-berry perfume and wild-herb lift—lavender and garrigue woven through a mineral spine. The palate shows juicy core fruit, allspice warmth, and chalky tannins that grip and shape without overreaching. Six months in second and third fill oak sits quietly, letting ripeness lead.

The Winery — Bodegas Izadi (Larrosa Project)

Izadi created Larrosa to celebrate what old bush vines—planted in 1975 and farmed on clay-and-pebble soils—can deliver at altitude. Sitting at 700 metres in Tudelilla, Rioja Alavesa, the vineyard experiences warm days and cool nights shaped by Mediterranean and Atlantic winds. The 2022 vintage faced summer heat, yet careful canopy management yielded concentrated, perfectly ripened fruit with acidity still singing through. Few Spanish reds at this price deliver such freshness and intensity.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine built for movement across your table. Roasted chicken, grilled chorizo, and braised beef with root vegetables all work beautifully; it also pairs with hard cheeses like Manchego. Its vibrancy makes it ideal for weeknight suppers and Sunday lunches alike. Whether you're exploring our Rioja selection, diving into Grenache & Garnacha varieties, or browsing Spain's finest, the Larrosa reminds you why this region continues to surprise and deliver.