2023 Oxer Bastegieta Kalamity Rioja Red Blend

“The red 2023 Kalamity is stunning, in line with the wine produced in 2021. It's a wine first produced in 2014 from a field blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Viura and Garnacha Blanca from very old vines in Elvillar, Laguardia and Camprovín harvested relatively early to avoid excess alcohol and to keep the acidity. The grapes were part destemmed, part crushed and part fermented with full clusters in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts. The wine matured in 600-liter oak barrels for 10 months. Like most 2023s, it has contained ripeness and lowish alcohol, 13.5%, and a balanced pH of 3.5. Tartalo has been getting close, but I still believe this is the most complex, nuanced and complete of the reds here, perfumed and elegant. It's still young but already very harmonious, with a medium-bodied palate, super fine tannins and superb balance. This could very well be the finest Kalamity to date. It's approachable even at this young age, but it should also develop and get even better with time in bottle. 3,200 bottles were filled in September 2024. Drink Date: 2025 - 2040” – Luis Gutiérrez Review Date: February 2025

“This wine boasts a deep nose of crushed dark fruit and violets complemented by hints of coffee and mushrooms. Luxurious on the palate, yet it remains elegant and well structured, featuring creamy tannins and a long, persistent finish. This is made up of 48% tempranillo, 48% garnacha, 2% viura and 2% garnacha blanca. Multidimensional and layered, this wine is already impressive and has a promising future ahead. This will improve with age, but already delicious. Why wait?” – Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas Review Date: November 2024