Remírez de Ganuza
Rioja Reserva 2013
Rioja
The flagship of the winery, the Reserva is made mostly from Tempranillo (85%) with splashes of Graciano, Viura and Malvasia. The vines are on average about 60 years of age, and the wine is aged for over two years in new French oak.
Vineyard
With six vineyards situated in the foothills of the Cantabrian mountain range, Remírez de Ganuza blends some of the best terroirs from Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alta. The combination of high elevation, clay/limestone soils, increased oceanic influence, and 50 year old average vines produces low-yielding vines with exceptional quality.
Winemaking
Grapes are manually harvested and transported in 12kg boxes, where they reside in thermo-regulated cooling chambers for 24 hours. Grapes are destemmed before fermentation in combinations of 7000l French oak vats, stainless steel and concrete. The wine is then aged in new French oak for 26 months.
Vintage
A difficult start, with cool temps and rain delaying the growing season, pleasant weather going into and during harvest saved the season.
Tasting Note
A decadent nose, bristling with fresh cherry and vanilla, belies a palate of equally pristine fruit. Balance between the acidic and tannic structures is harmonious, playing gently yet firmly off one another for a refined experience.
Color
Red
Grape Varieties
Tempranillo
Appellation
Rioja
Alcohol
14%
Suggested Retail Price
$90
