Elvillar,
the birthplace of Dimittis
Dimittis is the creation of two distinguished winemakers, both with a long heritage in wine – Jean-Marc Sauboua, steeped in the Grand Cru Classé methods of Bordeaux, and Carlos Martínez-Bujanda Mora, great grandson to the founder of one of the finest bodegas in Rioja. They bring their great skills together with Dimittis, producing a wine that truly upholds the DNA of Rioja, yet uplifted by the Grand Cru Classé intelligence of Bordeaux.
Rioja is undoubtedly the most internationally renowned wine region of Spain, gaining fame in the 19th century, when the phylloxera epidemic prompted French winegrowers to seek alternative areas to supply their markets. Their wine is Dimittis from the exceptional terroir of El Villar. There, high-altitude vineyards are sheltered by the Sierra de Cantabria, and enjoy a superb diversity of both microclimate and soil. These promote the production of Rioja's finest, most complex and balanced wines. The conditions of this unique corner of Rioja Alavesa, along with expert winemaking, have ensured the Dimittis wine a place among the world's wine elite.
Dimittis 2021 highlights the uniqueness of El Villar and its vineyards, distinguishing it as one of the finest of Rioja. This first vintage, Carlos and Jean-Marc have selected the grapes from two plots between 550 and 650 metres, predominantly planted on the special clay-limestone soils. This altitude and composition of soil together lend the wine a distinct minerality, resulting in a remarkable freshness, a clear and delicate fruit expression, subtle mineral accents, great balance and a long complex palate. It is a blend of many components, aged for 18 months in French oak barrels from two different cooperages (Taransaud and Seguin) and in Tava clay amphorae. In short, Dimittis 2021 is a faithful mirror of the terroir of El Villar de Alava that meets the expectations of its authors.
Carlos Martinez-Bujanda Mora & Jean Marc Sauboua
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DIMITTIS - San Antón 4
26002 Logroño La Rioja - España
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