Red Gran Reserva
DOCa Rioja
Selection of Tempranillo grapes from Elciego vineyards, planted on very poor chalky soils with a clayey-loam texture.
The vines are cultivated using the traditional goblet training system.
Variety
50-year-old Tempranillo
Fermentation
25 days in stainless steel.
Ageing
12 m. French oak b.
12 m. in 3-year-old b.
36 m. in bottle
Awards
Decanter - Mejores Gran Reserva Rioja 2021
Best 33 grandes reservas – Viña Muriel Tempranillo Gran Reserva 2011
James Suckling 2020
94 points – Viña Muriel Tempranillo Gran Reserva 2011
Tasting
Colour
Medium intensity cherry red, clear and bright.
Nose
Great complexity and magnificent integration of aromas of ripe plums, spices, tobacco and herbaceous tones.
Palate
Balanced, well-rounded, structured.
Pairing
Suggestions
Grilled and roasted meats: Iberian pork, Nebraska beef, Angus and Wagyu.
Truffle pasta
Extra mature cheeses.
Chocolate desserts.
Serve at 16-18ºC.
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