This Gran Reserva is a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo which spent 36 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels, then a further 36 months ageing in the bottle. This Rioja is very aromatic with plums, vanilla, cinnamon and minerals on the nose. The palate is smooth, elegant with well integrated tannins. The finish as medium length with light berries, vanilla and sweet spices. Definitely a mature wine which has started to lose some of its fruit and structure and should be drank over the next year. Enjoyable when paired with the right food.
This wine was purchased October 1, 2011 LCBO New Release at $27.95.
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