2020 Paganos La Nieta Jeroboam (3 liter)

The 2020 Paganos La Nieta Jeroboam (3L) is one of the great modern icons of Rioja Alavesa – a single-vineyard, ultra-limited red bottling that captures the Eguren family’s finest work. Sourced from just 1.75 hectares planted in 1975 and bottled in a rare large-format Jeroboam, this wine combines depth, precision, and longevity in a truly collector-worthy expression. With only a handful of these 3-liter bottles produced, it offers both an exceptional drinking experience and a highly sought-after piece of Spanish wine history.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, 2020 La Nieta shows an intense, deep ruby-purple color with youthful vibrancy and a glossy, almost opaque core – a clear sign of its concentration and aging potential. The nose is refined and layered rather than showy: expect pure dark fruit (black cherry, blackberry, and ripe plum) intertwined with nuances of crushed violets, subtle licorice, graphite, cocoa, and finely integrated new French oak notes of cedar, clove, and sweet spice. On the palate, La Nieta is at once powerful and supremely elegant. Medium to full-bodied, it delivers dense, ripe fruit framed by a pronounced mineral backbone from the limestone-rich clay soils. The texture is silky yet firm, with polished tannins and vibrant acidity keeping everything impeccably balanced. Flavors of black cherry, blueberry and damson are lifted by hints of smoke, dark chocolate, and a saline, stony edge that lengthens the finish. While already harmonious with air, this 3-liter format is built for the long haul, with excellent aging potential – expect it to develop greater complexity and tertiary notes over 12–20 years or more in the cellar.

Production
La Nieta comes from a tiny 1.75-hectare single vineyard in Páganos, near Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa, planted in 1975 at around 525 meters above sea level. The site’s limestone-rich clay soils and elevated position contribute to the wine’s hallmark tension, minerality, and elegance. The grapes, predominantly Tempranillo, are carefully harvested by hand to ensure only perfectly ripe, healthy bunches make it to the winery. Fermentation takes place in four small 1,000-liter oak vats, allowing for meticulous lot-by-lot handling and gentle extraction. After fermentation, the wine is aged for 16 months in new French oak barriques, where it gains structure, aromatic complexity, and textural refinement before being bottled in this rare Jeroboam format.

Food & Serving
This is a serious, gastronomic Rioja that shines alongside rich, protein-driven dishes. Think dry-aged ribeye or entrecôte, roast or grilled lamb, venison, game birds, or slow-braised beef cheeks, as well as earthy dishes featuring mushrooms, truffles, or roasted root vegetables. Hard, mature cheeses such as Manchego añejo, aged Comté, or Parmigiano-Reggiano also make excellent partners. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight its balance of fruit and structure. Given its youth and concentration, decant generously – at least 1–2 hours, and even longer for maximum expression – especially from this 3-liter bottle, which evolves more slowly and rewards extended aeration.

Producer
La Nieta is crafted by the Eguren family, one of Spain’s most revered wine dynasties, whose roots in Rioja winemaking stretch back to 1870. Over generations, the Egurens have built a portfolio that includes some of the country’s most acclaimed names, such as Sierra Cantabria, San Vicente and the now-famous Numanthia-Termes estate (sold to LVMH). Within this illustrious lineup, La Nieta stands as Paganos’ flagship – a personal project created after the birth of the family’s grandchild (hence the name, “La Nieta” – “The Granddaughter”). Consistently hailed by critics – with Robert Parker’s team noting that “Nieta has been the star again” – it occupies a place at the very top of Spanish fine wine, especially in rare formats like this 3-liter Jeroboam, presented in an original wooden case.

We deliver within 2 - 6 business days. You can choose whether it should be to a parcel shop or home delivery. Free delivery to both parcel shops and your front door. Our store partners primarily use GLS, DPD, UPS and DHL for deliveries. We cover deliveries to the majority of countries in Europe.