Diego Magana Anza Rioja 2022
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The Land
The Anza Rioja 2022 comes from Diego Magaña's 4.5 hectares of old bush vines, spread across the Alavesa region of Rioja, in the villages of Kripan, Elvillar, and Laguardia. The vines, ranging from 30 to 90 years old, are primarily Tempranillo, but are interspersed with Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo, Viura, and Malvasia Riojana, reflecting a traditional field blend approach. These "gardens," as Diego calls them, are planted in pure white limestone soils. A portion of the vineyards, typically the oldest, is worked using horse traction.
The Wine
This Rioja is intended to be a pure and highly drinkable expression of the region. It offers a juicy, floral, and captivating experience. The wine is made with indigenous yeasts in old open-top wood vats, with whole bunches included as the vintage permits. The wine is aged in a combination of a single 4,000L tina and used 225L barrels for approximately one year, then is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Expect a vibrant red fruit core with a touch of spice, herbs, and earthiness. It seeks to capture the energy and soul of this region with a sense of drinkability and vibrancy.
The People
Diego Magaña is a rising star in the new generation of Spanish winemakers. Drawing on his experience working alongside his father at Viña Magaña, he has branched out on his own to craft wines that are respectful of tradition, while also expressing his own vision. The Anza project is named after his mother, Esperanza ("Hope") Tejero. He is committed to a "simple, non-technological" approach, preferring to allow the terroir to express itself through minimal intervention and a focus on quality and purity.
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