Vinos del Panorámico Rioja 2019
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The Land
Vinos del Panorámico Rioja 2019 is built as a literal “two-view” snapshot of the Iregua Valley foothills, where the Iregua River meets the broader Ebro watershed in Rioja, Spain. It blends fruit from two opposing enclaves: La Rad on the left bank and Las Yasas on the right. La Rad leans Mediterranean: warmer, more exposed, and is planted to Tempranillo and Garnacha around 550 meters on red clay with vines averaging ~30 years. Las Yasas is the counterpoint: colder and higher at nearly 720 meters, with sloping Tempranillo and Garnacha around ~50 years old, rooted in stony, limestone-rich soils. Put together, it’s a deliberate collision of heat and altitude, clay and limestone—designed to deliver both depth and lift rather than just ripeness.
The Wine
“Panorámico Tinto” is a Tempranillo–Garnacha blend made with a traditional, observation-led approach. Through minimal intervention in the cellar, the wine aims for balance and natural freshness rather than intense concentration. The wine is aged 14 months in 500-liter barrels, a format that tends to polish texture while keeping oak influence minimal. In the glass it shows bright cherry, red plum, with a slightly reductive aroma that reminds me of red Burgundy. The palate leans savory as much as fruity: bright red and black berries, fine herbaceous tones, warm spice, and a subtle stony/mineral edge. The palate is lively and clean, with a fresh, spicy line and soft tannins that keep it firmly in the “tasty and elegant” camp. A surprising, limited production Rioja: 6,450 bottles of the 2019 vintage.
The People
Panorámico is the “Wine Atelier” project of Daniel Rodríguez and Alejandro Estebas, rooted in the idea that the vineyard is the framework and the cellar is the workshop—an artisanal space where site, variety, and élevage are treated as creative materials rather than inputs to standardize. Their focus is the Iregua Valley, a lesser-known pocket of Rioja close to Logroño, where old vineyards historically disappeared into cooperatives or home production. The goal is reclamation: working hand-in-hand with small farmers to keep tiny parcels of old vines in the ground, farmed organically and without systemic products to rebuild microbiome health and preserve aromatic detail. In the winery, the approach stays craft-driven—hand harvesting and selection, gravity handling, indigenous yeasts, long spontaneous ferments at cooler temperatures, and quiet cellar aging under stable conditions. Their overall goal is producing wines that feel personal rather than formulaic.
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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.
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Tempranillo, Spain's most celebrated red grape, takes its name from the Spanish word "temprano," meaning "early," a reference to the variety's tendency to ripen earlier than other Spanish grapes. This versatility allows it to thrive across a range of climates and soil types. Though primarily associated with Spain, where it forms the backbone of Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and other prominent regions, Tempranillo also has a significant presence in Portugal. Here, it's known under various synonyms, including Tinta Roriz, Aragonez, and Tinto Fino, playing a crucial role in the production of both red and rosé wines. Its ability to produce wines with moderate acidity, balanced tannins, and complex flavors of red fruit, leather, and tobacco make it a favorite among winemakers and wine drinkers alike.
