As a wine enthusiast, I embarked on my journey into the world of wine many years ago. Surprisingly, I found myself drawn to the wines of Spain over France, with the wines of Rioja being my particular favorite. Not only did they offer a higher quality-to-price ratio, but they were also more accessible and reasonably priced. Fast forward two decades later, and my love for Rioja wines remains unshaken. So when I was recently presented with the opportunity to try Herminia, I eagerly accepted the offer.
Disclosure: Wines were provided as a media samples. No other compensation was received. All opinions are mine.
About Herminia
Herminia pays homage to Herminia Casas. She and her Alfonso Martinez, descendant from a long winemaking lineage, founded the winery in 1949. Herminia was not only an entrepreneur but also a visionary and women’s education activist who was ahead of her time in the wine industry.
Herminia’ is located in picturesque Rioja Oriental (formerly Rioja Baja), one of the 3 sub-regions of Rioja DOCa (Denominación de Origen Calificada) in a prime location between the majestic River Ebro and the stunning Sierra de Yerga mountain range.
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Herminia’s vineyards are situated on the slopes of Monte Yerga, at elevations ranging from 1300 to 2300 feet planted on a variety of thanks to soils, ranging from limestone to clay.
The Mediterranean climate with a continental influence provides warm days and cool nights, which are ideal for the maturation of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, and Viura grapes.
This Article was originally published on ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
