Red Gran Reserva
DOCa Rioja
The grapes come from vineyards in the heart of Rioja Alavesa and in selected areas of Rioja Alta.
The vines are cultivated with the traditional goblet system on very poor, chalky soils with a clayey-loam texture. Fermentation and maceration are carried out for 20 days in stainless steel tanks with daily pumping over to optimally extract colour and tannins. The wine is aged for 24 months in 225-litre American and French oak barrels.
Once the ageing process is finished, the wine is bottled and matured in the bottle for three years before being marketed. A wine characterised by its complexity and finesse.
Variety
Tempranillo 35 - 40 years
Fermentation
20 days in stainless steel.
Ageing
24 m. min. oak b.
36 m. in bottle
Awards
Mundus Vini 2021
Silver - Muriel Gran Reserva 2011
Decanter - Mejores grandes reservas Rioja 2021
Best 33 grandes reservas - Muriel Gran Reserva 2011
James Suckling 2020
92 points - Muriel Gran Reserva 2011
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2020
Grand Gold Medal - Muriel Gran Reserva 2010
Gilbert & Gaillard 2019
94 points – Muriel Gran Reserva 2011
Tasting
Colour
Characteristic ruby red with an orangey rim from maturation.
Nose
Very intense, with aromas of vanilla, coffee, spices and ripe fruit, combined with hints of maturation in the bottle: leather, dried leaves, tobacco.
Palate
Smooth and silky, with a lot of personality.
Pairing
Suggestions
All types of roast meat.
Classic recipes, such as game stews.
Mature and smoked cheeses.
Dark chocolate desserts.
Serve at 16-18ºC.
