In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, blackberry, violet, subtle spice

Palate: juicy red fruit, supple tannin, mineral, fresh

Roda's younger, fruit-forward red from younger vines: bright and modern with a light French-oak touch, an accessible introduction to the house style.

What it pairs with

  • Pintxos de autor Find pintxos de autor on TableJourney →
    A bright, modern red for a varied pintxo crawl.
  • Grilled lamb chops
    Simple grilled lamb meets the supple tannin.
  • Chorizo a la sidra
    Cider-braised chorizo and the juicy fruit are an easy match.

History

Sela is the estate's youngest red, made from younger vines and aged briefly in French oak for early-drinking appeal.

  1. 2008 — First Sela vintage

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Roda
Grapes
Tempranillo (86%), Graciano (9%), Garnacha (5%)
Classification
DOCa Rioja
Oak
Around 8 months in French oak, mostly second use
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 14 to 22 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 10 from vintage
First vintage
2008

Scores

  • Tim Atkin 91 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

dry garnacha graciano high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood fruity occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with pork pairs with red meat price everyday still red tempranillo value pick
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