ANZA Diego Magana Rioja CDVIN 2022
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The Land
CdVIN 2022 hails from La Pornadilla, a remote, high-elevation site perched at 900 meters above sea level in the Rioja Alavesa. The vineyard’s 95-year-old bush-trained vines cling to chalky soils, facing the cooling influence of the Sierra de Cantabria. This is one of the region’s most delicately expressive terroirs—where altitude, old vines, and fractured limestone converge to deliver wines of radiant clarity. In 2022, a warm and dry growing season might have spelled excess elsewhere, but the site’s elevation and lean soils gave this Garnacha-based wine its hallmark lift, finesse, and precision.
The Wine
Composed of 96% Garnacha and 4% Viura. The fruit was destemmed and fermented in stainless steel with about one week of maceration, followed by 12 months of aging in two neutral 500L French barrels. The result is a wine of expressive delicacy: nimble, racy red berries, cherries, and grapefruit interplay with hibiscus, wet stone, and a saline thread reminiscent of oyster shells. The palate is fluid yet defined—structure without weight—with fine, fresh tannins that caress rather than grip. A wine of finesse rather than force, CdVIN 2022 is as compelling now as it promises to be with age.
The People
Diego Magaña, one of the most compelling voices in Spain’s new wave of winemaking, is the son of Juan Magaña, whose Viña Magaña estate in Navarra helped shape the region’s modern identity. After early years working alongside his father, Diego began making his own wines in 2014 in Bierzo, inspired by his friendship with Raúl Pérez. Though his family had long held vines in Rioja Oriental, it was the high-altitude, limestone-rich soils of Rioja Alavesa that captivated him. In 2016, he launched ANZA with the acquisition of San Ginés—a project named in honor of his mother, Esperanza (“Hope”) Tejero. Today, he farms just 4.5 hectares across Laguardia, Elvillar, and Kripan, with old bushvines and meticulous vineyard work (including horse-plowing in the oldest plots). His winemaking is site-driven and low-intervention: indigenous yeast fermentations, open-top fermenters, gentle maceration, and aging in used barrels. Unbound by Rioja’s traditional classifications, his wines prioritize purity, energy, and drinkability—a quiet revolution built on respect for tradition and a clear-eyed view of the future.
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Rioja, Spain's iconic wine region nestled in the north-central part of the country, is defined by its diverse landscape and Tempranillo-based wines. The region is divided into three distinct subregions: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental (formerly Rioja Baja), each contributing unique characteristics based on altitude, soil composition, and climate. While Tempranillo dominates, other important grapes include Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo for reds, and Viura (Macabeo) for whites. Rioja's modern winemaking style was significantly shaped by the phylloxera epidemic of the late 19th century, which devastated vineyards across Europe. As French winemakers sought refuge and new sources of wine, they brought their techniques to Rioja, introducing oak aging and influencing the development of the region's distinctive, internationally recognized style.
Spain - Rioja
Grenache is a widely planted grape variety that thrives in its Mediterranean home. In Spain, it's known as Garnacha, where it reaches its peak in the Sierra de Gredos as a pure varietal wine, while also being a key blending component in Rioja. France's Southern Rhône, notably Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is another well-known region, where Grenache is often the base of a blended wine. Grenache also finds a home in Sardinia as Cannonau, and it has spread beyond its Mediterranean origins, most famously to Australia's Barossa Valley. The resulting wines are typically light in color, yet they possess a full body and flavor, displaying mature red fruit notes, herbal spices, and often a hint of orange peel, along with soft tannins and moderate acidity. It is an incredibly versatile grape, showing different expressions based on its terroir and the winemaking style employed.
