The name “Terrera” in English means “full of earth. ” It is the name of the vineyard where these Garnacha and Tempranillo grapes come from. The name “Terrera” makes the point that these wines reveal a sense of place, a personality that applies to this specific vineyard; in a nutshell, this wine is an X-ray of this specific spot in Rioja. David Sampedro, perhaps one of the most talented young winemakers in Rioja, is down to earth too. The Sampedro family is a legacy in Rioja; wineries have been inspired by the vision and work of this 5-generation wine family. Bodegas Terrera’s produces quintessential classic Riojas. A type of style that put Rioja in the map! Current trends have blamed this classic style as “defective.” I suggest you bring a bottle home, don’t intellectualize the wine, just let it talk to you. Give it the chance to explain its story to you. Earth, spice, cigar-box aromas, hints of red cherries...