10 Dec Recient 2025, a Typical Tradition of Rioja Alavesa

Every autumn has a moment we await almost as a ritual: that instant when we uncork the first wine of the new harvest. At Dominio de Berzal, that moment has a name of its own: Recient 2025, the purest and most direct way to taste a year that has just been born.

This young wine, made using carbonic maceration, preserves the style that has accompanied our family for generations. A wine to be enjoyed unhurriedly, yet one that captivates from the very first sip.

This year, the story grows: we have crafted a limited edition of 3,300 bottles, a special production that preserves its timeless essence while offering more opportunities to share it.

The grapes come from a mythical vineyard for us: La Salmuera, a century-old site that continues to gift us clusters full of character. Tempranillo (90%) sets the pace of the wine with all its fruit, while Viura (10%) adds that bright, fresh touch that makes Recient so instantly recognizable.

Harvesting is still done by hand, because that’s how we understand this wine: close, respectful and full of intention. The whole clusters go straight into the tanks, where the magic of carbonic maceration begins. After around ten days of gentle fermentation, the wine is pressed and completes its transformation in stainless-steel tanks.

In the glass, Recient 2025 displays a bright red hue that hints at what’s to come. On the nose, you’ll find crisp red fruits, delicate floral notes and a slightly sweet touch reminiscent of liquorice and redcurrant. On the palate, it’s juicy, lively and silky, with a balance that always invites another sip. A sincere, vibrant wine full of life.

What to pair it with? Appetizers, rice dishes, grilled fish, cheeses, white and red meats… and any occasion that calls for a toast to what’s just beginning.

It is now available in our online store for 9 euros.