Description
Gran Reserva is the top of Rioja's ageing ladder and it is only declared in good vintages — a producer cannot make one every year. It requires at least five years' ageing, of which two must be in barrel, before the wine is allowed out.
That means the 2016 in the bottle has already had the waiting done for you. Extended time in French and American oak, then years more in bottle, produce the tertiary character — leather, tobacco, dried fruit — that separates aged Rioja from everything else.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Ripe dark fruit, vanilla, cocoa, subtle spice
- Palate: Full-bodied and elegant, refined tannins, real depth
- Finish: Long and smooth
Food Pairing
Roasted meats, lamb, aged cheeses. Or nothing at all — this is a wine worth drinking on its own attention.
Product Details
- Classification: Gran Reserva
- Region: Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Vintage: 2016
- Ageing: Extended barrel and bottle ageing
- ABV: 14%
- Bottle Size: 750ml
Questions
Is a 2016 too old?
No — it is ready. Gran Reserva is released when the producer judges it drinkable, and this has both the barrel and bottle age behind it.
Does it need decanting?
An hour open, or decant. Older Rioja rewards patience.
Delivered nationwide across the Philippines. For sale to persons 18 years and above only. Drink responsibly.