El Cosmonauta y el Viaje en el Tiempo 2024

El Cosmonauta y el Viaje en el Tiempo is a natural red from El Mozo Wines, a family winery now in its third generation, made from old family vineyards in Lanciego in the D.O.Ca. Rioja. It is a field blend of Garnacha and Tempranillo with the white varieties Viura, Malvasía and Torrontés, co-fermented in the traditional manner so the whites add aromatic lift and freshness to the reds. Made as a natural wine, it sees no oak and minimal intervention in the cellar, which keeps the fruit transparent and the texture light. The continental Rioja climate ripens the Garnacha to 15 per cent alcohol, yet the early picking and whole-cluster character keep it juicy rather than heavy. The colour is a bright, light ruby. The nose is floral and lifted, with fresh raspberry, red currant and cherry over rose petal, white blossom and a twist of orange peel. The palate is light and energetic, with crunchy red fruit, gentle tannin, bright acidity and a savoury, earthy finish. Serve cool, at 13 to 15 degrees. Drink it with charcuterie, roast chicken and grilled vegetables.