D.O.Ca RIOJA
the wine of the sack
Siglo is the most emblematic brand of appellation Rioja. It is elaborated in Bodegas Manzanos, a winery with more than 130 years of winemaking tradition. Siglo is a symbol of Rioja, is one of the few brands that still preserves the traditional burgundy bottle. The range Siglo Sack, stands out as it is worldwide recognized because of the sack that wraps its bottle. The sack is handmade by ASPRODEMA, an association of adults with learning disabilities.
the wine of the sack
Siglo is the most emblematic brand of appellation Rioja. It is elaborated in Bodegas Manzanos, a winery with more than 130 years of winemaking tradition. Siglo is a symbol of Rioja, is one of the few brands that still preserves the traditional burgundy bottle. The range Siglo Tempranillo, stands out as it is worldwide recognized because of the sack that wraps its bottle. The sack is handmade by ASPRODEMA, an association of adults with learning disabilities.
Qualified
Denomination
of Origen Rioja
Rioja wines are protected by the oldest appellation in Spain. They were first officially recognized in 1925.
Rioja is one of world’s most prestigious as it is able to guarantee higher quality and authenticity of its wines and one of the very few that requires the bottling in the origin for all its production.
Being a part of this appellation implies satisfying the strict regulations that the appellation requires, such as:
The area of production.
The varieties of grape that can be used.
The maximum production per hectare and type of grape.
The elaboration techniques.
The ageing of the wines.
The control of the compliance with the regulations is much stricter than in any other appellation, that is the reason of its surname “Qualified” about which only Rioja and one other can boast. The security and trust that this gives the consumers has been decisive in achieving the leadership of Rioja wines in Spain and the world.
Siglo, an emblematic Rioja brand with a long winemaking tradition
Our Rioja Vineyards
We talk about Siglo as a referent of Rioja and, therefore, our wine tries to reflect the rich diversity of terroir that the appellation owns. It is all about selecting the grapes of different origin, climate, altitude and soil to capture the most faithful representation of this region.
One of the things that defines Bodegas Manzanos is the large area of vineyards that they own in different parts of Rioja. This is why they, more than anyone else, can elaborate “the Rioja wine”.
The Rioja wine region is located in northern Spain, on both sides of the Ebro River.
The local terrain perfectly delimits the region and sets it apart from surrounding territories.
Rioja is a privileged region for growing grapes and making top-quality wines, with a unique personality and an exceptional aptitude for ageing.
The Rioja valley has a maximum width of about 40 kilometres, covered in vineyards which occupy successive terraces to an altitude of about 700 metres above sea level.
The wine region has many different soils -chalky-clay, ferrous-clay and alluvial being the main ones- and microclimates -depending on vineyard orientation, protection against wind, etc.- that provide the wines with unique traits.
The use of different grape varieties and growing practices, allows our winemakers to make a wide range of wines with a different personality, although always within the framework of a perfectly-recognizable common identity.
One of the things that defines Bodegas Manzanos is the large area of vineyards that they own in different parts of Rioja. This is why they, more than anyone else, can elaborate “the Rioja wine”.
The Rioja wine region is located in northern Spain, on both sides of the River Ebro.
The local terrain perfectly delimits the region and sets it apart from surrounding territories.
Rioja is a privileged region for growing grapes and making top-quality wines, with a unique personality and an exceptional aptitude for ageing.
The Rioja valley has a maximum width of about 40 kilometres, covered in vineyards which occupy successive terraces to an altitude of about 700 metres above sea level.
The wine region has many different soils -chalky-clay, ferrous-clay and alluvial being the main ones- and microclimates -depending on vineyard orientation, protection against wind, etc.- that provide the wines with unique traits.
The use of different grape varieties and growing practices, allows our winemakers to make a wide range of wines with a different personality, although always within the framework of a perfectly-recognizable common identity.
A wine with history
Its origin dates back to 1927 in AGE, one of the historic wineries of appellation Rioja being the oldest winery in Fuenmayor. At that time, the winery was referred to as “small warehouse”. Siglo brand pays tribute to the XVIII century where people used to carry the wine.
Because of the general discomfort that was felt before the Spanish Civil War, Felix Azpilicueta Martínez, founder and only owner of the winery at that time, decided to keep and hide a collection from bottles of an excellent harvest in Rioja: that of 1928. Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) meant a halt in the expansive plans of the winery. It was not until the war was finished that the emblem of the winery was born: Siglo Sack Crianza.
Paolo Orsini, an Italian close collaborator of the winery, came up with the idea of a jute sack, inspired in the Rioja tradition of workers of the land that used to wrap the wine in a wet tissue so it will stay fresh during the day.
As if pieces of procelain they were, the bottles started to be wrapped and sewed in this jute sack. The sack added an aesthetical value, paid tribute to tradition and also served to protect the wine from light and sudden changes of temperature.
The launch of Siglo Sack Crianza signified an important milestone in the history of appellation Rioja.
Nowadays Siglo continues this tradition inherited from winemaking families in collaboration with Asprodema, an NGO that promotes people with learning disabilities who handmade and put the sack on the bottle.
A wine with history
Its origin dates back to 1927 in AGE, one of the historic wineries of appellation Rioja being the oldest winery in Fuenmayor. At that time, the winery was refered to as “small warehouse”. Siglo brand pays tribute to the XVIII century where people used to carry the wine.
Because of the general discomfort that was felt before the Spanish Civil War, Felix Azpilicueta Martínez, founder and only owner of the winery at that time, decided to keep and hide a collection of bottles from an excellent harvest in Rioja: that of 1928. Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) meant a halt in the expansive plans of the winery. It was not until the war was finished that the emblem of the winery was born: Siglo Sack Crianza.
Paolo Orsini, an Italian close collaborator of the winery, came up with the idea of a jute sack, inspired in the Rioja tradition of workers of the land that used to wrap the wine in a wet tissue so it will stay fresh during the day.
As if pieces of porcelain they were, the bottles started to be wrapped and sewed in this jute sack. The sack added an aesthetical value, paid tribute to tradition and also served to protect the wine from light and sudden changes of temperature.
The launch of Siglo Sack Crianza signified an important milestone in the history of appellation Rioja.
Nowadays Siglo continues this tradition inherited from winemaking families in collaboration with Asprodema, an NGO that promotes people with learning disabilities who handmade and put the sack on the bottle.
We are a company that is committed to society, with people and that is why we always play our part to contribute to different causes.
We are a company that is committed with society, to people and that is why we always play our part to contribute to different causes.
The sack & Asprodema (NGO)
Nowadays Siglo continues this tradition inherited from winemaking families in collaboration with Asprodema, an NGO that promotes people with learning disabilities that handmade put the sack in the bottle.
The sack is the most characteristic thing about Siglo and maybe is one of the reasons why our brand has become such an undeniable referent in Rioja. We can all remember “the wine of the sack”.
The sack was born out of the need to keep the wine fresh. And with this principle we continue to elaborate the sack.
Although our wine is elaborated in Rioja, it is transported to nearly a hundred countries around the world and we all want to be sure that the wine arrives as it was conceived, without being altered by any change of temperature during the journey and storage.
The sack protects the wine from the changes of temperature and light, it emulates the ageing process in the winery, where we maintain a constant temperature of 12 degrees Celsius throughout the year and a low light to make sure that the wine sleeps in the dark, as it is best for its perfect evolution.
We want to look after the wine until it reaches the homes of our clients and the sack makes it possible for us to do so and that they enjoy the wine as if they were in the winery.
The process of elaboration of the sack is long and tedious as we import the jute from its origen, India, and is transported in boats during days until we receive it.
Once here we check the quality of the jute and we select the parts that we send to our seamstresses.
They cut and hand sew the fabric that will wrap the bottle and leave a space so we can introduce the bottle. When the wine leaves the winery, once it has been bottled and has passed a minimum of six months in bottle, we send it to Asprodema so they can follow with the process of introducing the bottle into a sack and sew the rest of the fabric until it reaches the capsule.
Afterwards, the wine comes to the winery so it can be labelled and we can send it to its destiny.
The fact of choosing Asprodema to do this elaborate process of hand manufacturing the sack responds to our social commitment with the people.
We are a company that is committed to society, with people and that is why we always play our part to contribute to different causes.
An example of this is working with Asprodema, a NGO that is an example of perseverance and self-improvement. It is choosing to do good and give an opportunity to people that would not have it easy and this is something that moves us.
The wine of the Sack
Very well-known among wine lovers is Siglo Saco. It is the classic Rioja wine, the one that was born with the appellation and that still continues being one of its referents.
We see out a not very concentrated ruby colour, because this wine stands out more for its intensity, for its longevity, also on the palate.
Oak predominates and the flavours that it brings to the selected grapes of our vineyards of different parts of the appellation to live the long barrelling that characterizes Rioja.
Velvet, long finish and transparency of the wine are what defines a classic Rioja style. Here is the referent.
DOCa Rioja
VARIETIES Viura – Chardonnay
Blanco
Data Sheet
OLFATO On the nose, it is a wine of medium-high intensity that stands out for its notes of white flowers, citrus: lime/lemon, and white fruit such as pear and apple.
GUSTO In the mouth it is a fresh, balanced and silky wine, with an elegant acidity, pleasant palate and fruity and floral touches through the retronasal route.
DOCa Rioja
VARIETIES Garnacha, Tempranillo.
Rosé
Data Sheet
APPEARANCE Pale pink, clean and bright.
AROMA Medium intensity aroma where stands out the red fruit and flowers scents.
TASTE Fresh with balanced acidity and flowers aftertaste.
DOCa Rioja
VARIETIES Tempranillo – Garnacha
Tinto
Data Sheet
APPEARENCE Intense cherry-red color.
AROMA This wine stands out for its red fruit, black fruit and licorice aromas.
TASTE Fresh, round with a multitude of nuances that recall the black fruit. It has a long aftertaste.
DOCa Rioja
VARIETIES Tempranillo
ALCOHOL 13,50%
ACIDITY 5 g/l
SUGAR CONTENT Less than 1 g/l
AGEING IN OAK 12 months
BARREL REGIME 50% French and 50% American oak barrels
AGEING IN BOTTLE 6 months
Saco
Data Sheet
APPEARENCE Intense cherry red color with high robe and garnet rim.
AROMA Medium-high intensity and stands out for its red and black fruit in perfect harmony with the spices, eucalyptus and elegant toasted from the oak barrel.
TASTE Fresh, round, elegant with very ripe tannins. Long aftertaste reminiscent of the red and black fruit.
DOCa Rioja
VARIETIES Tempranillo – Garnacha – Graciano
AGEING IN OAK 12 months.
BARREL REGIME French oak barrels.
AGEING IN BOTTLE At least 12 months.
Crianza
Data Sheet
APPEARANCE : Intense red colour with tawny hues.
AROMA Intense, elegant with ripe fruit and undergrowth scents. You can find aromas of spices, butter and vanilla from the oak barrel ageing.
TASTE Elegant, mellow, fresh, ripe, with velvety tannins.
DOCa Rioja
VARIETIES Tempranillo – Garnacha – Graciano. Vineyards with more than 50 years.
ALCOHOL 13,50%
ACIDITY 4,9 g/l
SUGAR CONTENT Less than 1 g/l
AGEING IN OAK 12 months
BARREL REGIME 100% french oak barrels
AGEING IN BOTTLE At least 6 months ageing in bottle
Crianza Selección
Data Sheet
APPEARENCE Intense red colour with tawny hues.
AROMA Intense, elegant with ripe fruit and undergrowth scents. You can find aromas of spices, cream and vanilla from the oak barrel ageing.
TASTE Elegant, mellow, fresh, ripe, with velvety tannins.
DO Ribera del Duero
VARIETIES Tempranillo.
AGEING IN OAK 4 months.
BARREL REGIME new American oak barrels (75%) and French (25%).
Roble
Data Sheet
APPEARANCE Ruby color with purple rims.
AROMA It is very expressive, the aromas of fresh red fruits are integrated with notes of vanilla and coconut fruit from its ageing in the barrel.
TASTE It is very expressive, the aromas of fresh red fruits are integrated with notes of vainilla and coconut fruit from its ageing in the barrel.
DOCa Rioja
VARIETIES Tempranillo – Garnacha
ALCOHOL 13,50%
ACIDITY 4,9 g/l
SUGAR CONTENT Less than 1 g/l
AGEING IN OAK 24 months
BARREL REGIME 50% French 50% American oak barrels
AGEING IN BOTTLE 12 months
Reserva
Data Sheet
APPEARENCE Tawny color of medium intensity.
AROMA It stands out for its red fruits, prune and licorice scents wrapped in pastry, black pepper and vanilla hints from the oak barrel.
TASTE Round, with pleasant structure, balanced acidity and elegant tannins giving fruit in liqueur hints in the aftertaste.
DOCa Rioja
VARIETIES Tempranillo – Garnacha – Graciano
ALCOHOL 13,50%
ACIDITY 4,9 g/l
SUGAR CONTENT Less than 1 g/l
AGEING IN OAK 36 months
BARREL REGIME 4 and 6 years both French and American oak barrels.
AGEING IN BOTTLE At least 4-6 years in bottle.
Gran Reserva
Notas de cata
APPEARENCE Tawny color with a medium robe ruby trims, clean and bright.
AROMA Medium intensity with aromas of licorice, fruit passes, roasted coffee and cocoa.
TASTE Good structure, balanced acidity, soft and round tannins with a long and complex aftertaste.
The wine of the Sack
Very well-kown among wine lovers is Siglo Saco. It is the classic Rioja wine, the one that was born with the appellation and that still continues being one of its referents.
We see a not very concentrated ruby colour, because this wine stands out more for its intensity, for its longevity, also on the palate.
Oak predominates and the flavours that it brings to the selected grapes of our vineyards of different parts of the appellation to live the long barrelling that characterizes Rioja.
Velvet, long finish and transparency of the wine are what defines a classic Rioja style. Here is the referent.
Blanco
DOCa Rioja
VARIETIES Viura – Chardonnay
Data Sheet
OLFATO On the nose, it is a wine of medium-high intensity that stands out for its notes of white flowers, citrus: lime/lemon, and white fruit such as pear and apple.
GUSTO In the mouth it is a fresh, balanced and silky wine, with an elegant acidity, pleasant palate and fruity and floral touches through the retronasal route.
Rosé
DOCa Rioja
VARIETIES Garnacha, Tempranillo.
Data Sheet
AROMA Medium intensity aroma where stands out the red fruit and flowers scents.
TASTE Fresh with balanced acidity and flowers aftertaste.
Tinto
DOCa Rioja
VARIETIES Tempranillo – Garnacha
Data Sheet
APPEARENCE Intense cherry-red color.
AROMA This wine stands out for its red fruit, black fruit and licorice aromas.
TASTE Fresh, round with a multitude of nuances that recall the black fruit. It has a long aftertaste.
Saco
DOCa Rioja
VARIETIES Tempranillo
ALCOHOL 13,50%
ACIDITY 5 g/l
SUGAR CONTENT Less than 1 g/l
AGEING IN OAK 12 months
BARREL REGIME 50% French and 50% American oak barrels
AGEING IN BOTTLE 6 months
Data Sheet
APPEARENCE Intense cherry red color with high robe and garnet rim.
AROMA Medium-high intensity and stands out for its red and black fruit in perfect harmony with the spices, eucalyptus and elegant toasted from the oak barrel.
TASTE Fresh, round, elegant with very ripe tannins. Long aftertaste reminiscent of the red and black fruit.
Crianza
DOCa Rioja
AGEING IN OAK 12 months.
BARREL REGIME French oak barrels.
AGEING IN BOTTLE At least 12 months.
Data Sheet
AROMA Intense, elegant with ripe fruit and undergrowth scents. You can find aromas of spices, butter and vanilla from the oak barrel ageing.
TASTE Elegant, mellow, fresh, ripe, with velvety tannins.
Crianza Selección
DOCa Rioja
VARIETIES Tempranillo – Garnacha – Graciano. Vineyards with more than 50 years.
ALCOHOL 13,50%
ACIDITY 4,9 g/l
SUGAR CONTENT Less than 1 g/l
AGEING IN OAK 12 months
BARREL REGIME 100% french oak barrels
AGEING IN BOTTLE At least 12 months ageing in bottle
Data Sheet
APPEARENCE Intense red colour with tawny hues.
AROMA Intense, elegant with ripe fruit and undergrowth scents. You can find aromas of spices, cream and vanilla from the oak barrel ageing.
TASTE Elegant, mellow, fresh, ripe, with velvety tannins.
Roble
DO Ribera del Duero
VARIETIES Tempranillo.
AGEING IN OAK 4 months.
BARREL REGIME new American oak barrels (75%) and French (25%).
Data Sheet
AROMA It is very expressive, the aromas of fresh red fruits are integrated with notes of vanilla and coconut fruit from its ageing in the barrel.
TASTE It is very expressive, the aromas of fresh red fruits are integrated with notes of vainilla and coconut fruit from its ageing in the barrel.
Reserva
DOCa Rioja
VARIETIES Tempranillo – Garnacha
ALCOHOL 13,50%
ACIDITY 4,9 g/l
SUGAR CONTENT Less than 1 g/l
AGEING IN OAK 24 months
BARREL REGIME 50% French 50% American oak barrels.
AGEING IN BOTTLE 12 months
Data Sheet
APPEARENCE Tawny color of medium intensity.
AROMA It stands out for its red fruits, prune and licorice scents wrapped in pastry, black pepper and vanilla hints from the oak barrel.
TASTE Round, with pleasant structure, balanced acidity and elegant tannins giving fruit in liqueur hints in the aftertaste.
Gran Reserva
DOCa Rioja
VARIETIES Tempranillo – Garnacha – Graciano
ALCOHOL 13,50%
ACIDITY 4,9 g/l
SUGAR CONTENT Less than 1 g/l
AGEING IN OAK 36 months
BARREL REGIME 4 and 6 years both French and American oak barrels.
AGEING IN BOTTLE At least 4-6 years in bottle.
Data Sheet
APPEARENCE Tawny color of medium intensity.
AROMA It stands out for its red fruits, prune and licorice scents wrapped in pastry, black pepper and vanilla hints from the oak barrel.
TASTE Round, with pleasant structure, balanced acidity and elegant tannins giving fruit in liqueur hints in the aftertaste.
Contact
Bodegas Manzanos
Ctra. NA 134 – Km. 49 31560 – Azagra – Navarra – España Tel: (+34) 948 692 500 – Fax: (+34) 948 692 700
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