LZ is a red produced by Telmo Rodríguez in Rioja, Rioja, Spain. Made from Tempranillo, Grenache and Graciano. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 2 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Rioja
Region: Rioja
Country: Spain
Grapes: Tempranillo, Grenache, Graciano
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
LZ is Telmo Rodríguez's young Rioja from Lanciego in Rioja Alavesa, a fresh, unoaked-style blend led by Tempranillo with Garnacha and Graciano, made to show juicy fruit rather than barrel. Red cherry, raspberry and plum with a touch of liquorice and herbs; supple, lively and easy to drink.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Rioja, Spain
Rioja is Spain's most famous wine region, set inland in the north along the Ebro River, and is renowned for its supple, oak-aged red wines.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is a red grape and the backbone of Spanish fine wine, most famously in Rioja and Ribera del Duero, where it produces the country's most age-worthy reds.
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
Graciano
Graciano is a red grape from Spain's Rioja region, most often used in small proportions to add backbone and lift to blends built around Tempranillo.
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- O Diviso — Telmo Rodríguez, Valdeorras
- Tabuérniga — Telmo Rodríguez, Rioja
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- Contino Gran Reserva — Bodegas y Viñedos del Contino, Rioja
- Contino Reserva — Bodegas y Viñedos del Contino, Rioja
- Crianza — Marqués de Cáceres, Rioja
Frequently asked questions
Where is LZ from?
LZ is produced by Telmo Rodríguez in Rioja, Rioja, Spain.
What grapes are in LZ?
LZ is a blend of Tempranillo, Grenache and Graciano.