Vaza Rioja Spanish Wines
Originating from the word “Baza” which in Spanish means “trump card” or “new beginning” VAZA represents a fusion of Spain’s winemaking vanguard and the country’s rich wine history. The wines are produced at Solar Viejo, an architectural treasure situated close to the medieval village of Laguardia in Rioja Alevesa. Though modern winemaking facilities now dot the landscape around the city, Laguardia’s history is deeply intertwined with wine; the maze of tunnels underneath once provided the perfect environment for making and storing wine.
At once fruit-driven and approachable, the wines of VAZA convey a deep sense of their origin. Meticulous attention to detail in the vineyards has resulted in smaller yields and ideal flavor potential of the grapes. With a close eye on harvest, the grapes attain true physical maturity and the resultant wines have bright fruit and complex spice and earth elements typical of Rioja. Modern winemaking techniques such as hand sorting of grapes, temperature controlled fementations and the use of small American and French oak barrels preserves intrinsic terroir, bringing the wine’s true essence to the forefront.