This is an outstanding Rioja Reserva, from vines at least thirty years old, growing around the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra: 97% Tempranillo with a seasoning of Graciano. More French than American oak is used for the ageing, and only 30% of the barrels are first-fill, meaning that the initial – and enduring – impression of the wine is of the wonderfully expressive, lifted, aromatic fruit. The barrels simply serve to round out the texture and add complexity to the wine, their flavour never dominates.
Rioja Reserva Única
Vinedos Sierra Cantabria
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Winemaking
Traditional winemaking and 100% de-stemmed Tempranillo (97%) and Graciano (3%) fruit. Temperature controlled fermentation takes place between 28 and 30ºC with indiginous yeast selected from their own vineyards over a period of 9 days. Slow malolactic fermentation takes place in oak. barrels with extended maceration on the skins for 21 days. The wine ages for 24 months in Bordelaise barrels of French oak (60%) and American oak (40%) of which 30% new oak and 70% maximum 3 year old wines barrels. Bottled without filtration.
Our Expert Food Recommendation
Any kind of lamb dishes, grilled or roasted. Also pork, chorizo, and barbecued meats, Moroccan dishes and hard sheep's cheese.
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountrySpain
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RegionRioja
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StyleMedium to Full Bodied
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKUC9136119
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Alcohol %14.5%
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GrapeTempranillo
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Unit Volume75cl
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VeganYes
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VegetarianYes