{"product_id":"2018-bodegas-proelio-rioja-vendimia-seleccionada","title":"2018 Bodegas Proelio, Rioja \"Vendimia Seleccionada\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eA true discovery, micro-production gem from the high altitudes of Spain. Offered at a price so reasonable, it'll make you look twice.\u003cb\u003e '\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eProelio'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e literally \u003c\/span\u003emeans “battle” or “struggle” in Latin - and that's the mission here: the battle to preserve Rioja’s disappearing heritage: old-vine, high-altitude vineyards of indigenous varieties like Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano. Founded in 2012 by Javier Palacios, Bodegas Proelio works on a 30-hectare estate that has been in the family since the early 1980s, with a mission to rescue old bush vines before they’re lost to modern agriculture and development. The winery focuses exclusively on red Rioja, drawing fruit from small, north-facing plots in Alto Najerilla, the Sonsierra, and the Montes de Clavijo—terraced, rocky vineyards at 600–700 meters that were once common but are now increasingly rare and vulnerable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe wine itself is a blend of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, and 5% Graciano from 50–80-year-old vines, vinified with native yeasts, whole-bunch Garnacha, and gentle handling in French oak (18 months in barrels plus 2 months in a large 4,000 L vat), then aged 20+ months in bottle. This is a modern Reserva that's \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eelegant vs powerful: fresh, mineral, and deeply site-transparent, with red and black forest fruit, vanilla, coffee, and chalky mineral notes pulled from calcareous, iron-rich soils. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"why-youll-love-it\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eFruit from 50–80-year bush vines gives concentration and complexity, yet the wine remains fresh and elegant rather than heavy or over-extracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe righteous battle to preserve high-altitude, old-vine indigenous grape varieties that would otherwise disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eModern Rioja with soul: Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano across multiple high altitude, old-vine landscapes creates magical layers of ripe black forest fruit, with silky tannins, vanilla, coffee, and chalky mineral notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"how-to-serve-it\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDecant for 30–60 minutes: This Reserva is approachable now but benefits from a brief decant to open its black-fruit, vanilla, and spice aromas; little sediment is expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eServe between 59–63°F: Slightly cool room temperature lets the wine’s freshness and mineral character shine without being muted by warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eExcellent with grilled or roasted lamb, beef and game. Wonderful with mature cheeses like Manchego.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Bodegas_Proelio_Rioja_1.jpg?v=1780284596\" alt=\"Bodegas Proelio, Rioja\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46440844197942,"sku":"SOMM2605-BOD18RIO-750","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2018BodegasProelio_RiojaVendimiaSeleccionada.png?v=1779903789","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2018-bodegas-proelio-rioja-vendimia-seleccionada","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}