Tritium Ánfora Del Mar Rioja Alta

VINTAGE: 2022
PRODUCER: Bodegas Tritium

APPELLATION: Rioja Alta
VARIETALS: 34% Garnacha, 33% Mazuelo (Carignan), 33% Tempranillo
AGEING: Fermented and aged in Italian amphora for 12 months, then bottled in individual amphorae and taken to the Ebro estuary on Mediterranean where there are placed in lobster cages and submerged to 50 feet for another 12 months.
ALCOHOL: 14.5%

The underwater ageing process places this wine on an entirely other sensorial level. It provides a combination of higher pressure, lower constant temperatures, and consistent, yet controlled motion that allows the wine to achieve extraordinary integration, polished tannins and overall unique finesse. The nose is expressive, offering aromas of dark chocolate, green pepper, and ripe fruits. On the palate, it reveals notes of clove, caramel, and a rich, full-bodied texture. 100% natural, no sulfites added.

Bodegas Tritium is a boutique winery renowned for its dedication to preserving century-old vineyards and traditional winemaking methods. The estate encompasses eight hectares of vines aged between 90 and 113 years, which have been carefully maintained to retain their genetic diversity and contribute to the unique character of the wines. The winery operates from a meticulously restored 15th-century facility, featuring a stone fermentation lake and a 10-meter-deep cellar, blending historical architecture with modern functionality. Committed to sustainable practices, the winery employs biodynamic methods and avoids the use of non-native yeasts and enzymes, ensuring that each wine authentically reflects its terroir.

Situated in the westernmost part of the Rioja DO, is characterized by its higher altitudes—typically ranging between 500 and 650 meters above sea level—and a predominantly Atlantic-influenced climate, which contributes to a longer ripening period and greater diurnal temperature variation. These conditions favor the cultivation of Tempranillo, the dominant variety, yielding wines with balanced acidity, moderate alcohol, and refined tannins. The soils in Rioja Alta are primarily clay-limestone with alluvial deposits, enhancing drainage and contributing to lower vine vigor and concentrated fruit.