Circular no. 7-2018. Decisions concerning the modification of the start date for calculating the wine ageing period. - Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja - Riojawine

Circular nº 7-2018. Decisions
concerning the modification
of the start date for
calculating the wine ageing
period.

Decisions concerning the modification of the start date for calculating the wine ageing period.

Ageing is to take place in wineries included in the Register of Ageing Wineries for at least two calendar years from 1 September of the year of the harvest.

The start of the calculation of the ageing period in barrels can not be counted, under any circumstances, before 1 November of the year of the harvest. It is an essential condition that the winery:

  • Has submitted the Vinification Affidavit, which will accompany the Summary of Deliveries report signed by the manager of the winery.
  • Has entered the vinification in the Records of the wines made that vintage.
    You are hereby notified for your knowledge and such effects as may obtain.

Logroño, 24 September 2018.

Fernando Salamero Laorden, president