San Vicente 2022 is a remarkable red wine from the Denomination of Origin Qualified (D.O.Ca.) Rioja, produced by Bodegas y Viñedos San Vicente, a family project that began in 1991 in San Vicente de la Sonsierra, in Rioja Alta. This wine aims to highlight the singular character of an indigenous variety: the Tempranillo Peludo. This natural mutation is characterized by a fine fuzz on the underside of its leaves and produces robust wines full of personality. The grapes are grown in own vineyards located on slopes with clay-limestone soils, which, along with altitude, favor a balanced and slow ripening. The viticulture applied is careful, controlling yields to maximize the expression of the terroir and this unique variety. The harvest is manual and carried out with rigor, selecting the clusters in the vineyard and again in the winery. After destemming, fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks through gentle pump-overs, allowing for a balanced extraction of color and aromas. Subsequently, the wine goes through malolactic fermentation and is transferred to French oak barrels, where it ages for approximately 20 months. This aging process adds complexity and elegance to the wine. On tasting, San Vicente 2022 presents intense aromas evoking ripe black fruits like blackberry and plum, alongside spicy notes, cocoa, and licorice, with delicate toasted hints from its barrels. On the palate, it is a powerful, structured, and elegant wine with firm yet well-integrated tannins, and an acidity that adds freshness, culminating in a long and persistent finish. Ideal for pairing with red meats, roast lamb, game dishes, or aged cheeses, it also has a potential for aging that will allow it to evolve favorably in bottle over the coming years.