About this wine
Added to the Roda range in 1998, Cirsion is the winery's deluxe cuvée, sourced from selected old-vine parcels (60+ years) whose grapes are hand-selected bunch by bunch. It ferments in oak vats at controlled temperature and ages just 6-8 months in new French oak — the shortest of any Roda wine — challenging the idea that highly concentrated Tempranillo needs extended oak aging. The result is a complex, deep wine with violet, blue and black fruit, hot-stone minerality, and seamless, satin-like tannins.
A splurge-worthy trophy wine rather than an everyday bottle — best appreciated once you already know Roda's other cuvées.
Sommelier's Note
"Cirsion is one of modern Rioja's most collectible reds — living proof that great old-vine Tempranillo needs remarkably little oak to shine."
Food Pairings
Best suited to richly flavored dishes such as wagyu beef, roasted game, and aged hard cheeses that can match its concentration and structure.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations, collector's tastings, and pairing with the finest meat-centric menus.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Tempranillo, Graciano
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- ¥50,000-70,000
Terroir & Winemaking
Fruit hand-selected bunch by bunch from vines over 60 years old; ferments in oak vats at controlled temperature and ages only 6-8 months in new French oak — deliberately short to let fruit purity lead over oak influence.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Cirsion special?
- It's made from hand-selected grapes from vines over 60 years old and ages only 6-8 months in new French oak — far shorter than typical premium Rioja — to preserve fruit purity.
- What does Cirsion taste like?
- It shows a complex, deep nose of violets, blue and black fruit, hot-stone minerality, and hints of tar and cocoa, with juicy, seamless, satin-like tannins on the palate.
- What food pairs well with Cirsion?
- Rich dishes such as wagyu beef, roasted game, and aged hard cheeses match its concentration well.
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