Predominantly old vine Tempranillo (50-90 years of age) with 15% Garnacha (70 years) and 20% Graciano (30 years). This is a stylish, pure Rioja, branded by old vine/low yield authenticity. The oak handling (mostly French) is excellent, complementing rather than dominating the bright fruit. It's a mineral-rich wine with aromas and flavours of small, vibrantly fresh red fruits; the cherry/cola Tempranillo flavours are buttressed by the Garnacha's fragrance and the Graciano's darker, earthy spice. Its fleshy richness is framed by fine, silky tannins. This wine has density, structure and complexity to burn. Only 850 cases made. When you consider the age of the vines, the class of the wine and the limited quality, this is truly a fabulous bargain.
"The 2008 Horizonte de Exopto is composed of 65% Tempranillo, 20% Graciano, and 15% Garnacha aged for 10 months in new French and American oak. Dark ruby red in color, it displays a nose redolent of Asian spices, incense, earthy minerals, leather, a hint of balsamic, and assorted black fruits. Spicy, savory, and incipiently complex on the palate, it lacks the depth and concentration of the top Rioja vintages (2001, 2004, 2005) but is a strong effort nonetheless that will benefit from 2-3 years of additional cellaring. Drink it through 2020+." 90+, Jay Miller , Wine Advocate #195