New notes come to us from one of the DO most important Spain and the world. Exactly the Rioja 2018 harvest has been rated as 'GOOD'. Although the year was marked by uncertainty, some white wines of high quality among the more than 5.245 samples. Thus, the Regulatory Council of DOCa Rioja has obtained satisfactory results after having to overcome the adversities encountered.
The keys to the 2018 Rioja vintage
To have obtained that positive note, the end of the vegetative cycle, which remained in good progress. The meteorology hardly affected the vineyards in the Rioja 2018 harvest, as there were no significant adverse events. Instead, farmers did have to watch the continued mildew threat in the strains. This fungus was kept at bay thanks to the great work carried out in the wine cellar Riojan.
Thus, from these vineyards some wines have been obtained whose average graduation is slightly lower to that of previous years. Of course, in those of the Rioja 2018 harvest highlights the fineness achieved in each red, with that characteristic intense and vivid color. Visible symptom of high excellence later gathered in the bottles to offer the consumer an adequate harmony on the palate. On the other hand, as for the white wines, Plenary of the Regulatory Council underlines the great quality obtained. Above all, due to the character and personality of the autochthonous varieties of Rioja Wines. The aromatic intensity and good structure when drinking characterize these whites.
With all this, in the analysis and prior tasting of more than 5.245 samples collected in the wine fermentation tanks have participated some 150 professionals. They have approved a total of 332,64 million liters of Rioja 2018 harvest, those that will have the certification. As usual, most go for the reds, while the whites and rosés remain far behind in quantity. Regarding the assessment, it should be remembered that the requirements have been raised to pass this 'exam', after joining more demanding parameters. This is how they get the Rioja wines continue to maintain your category of high level.
