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Tasting Notes
Medium intensity, ruby red colour with cherry hints. The nose is very elegant highlighting oaky and spicy notes together with hints of ripe red fruits. On the palate the wine is full bodied and lively with great structure and freshness. The tannins are fine, polished and well integrated. The wine has great character and personality. It is complex with a long, succulent finish.
About
Launched by C.V.N.E. in the 1920s, Viña Real became known for pioneering wines from Rioja Alavesa. A careful balance between tradition and modernity has defined Viña Real’s ethos ever since.
Over previous years the Gran Reserva was made from grapes from their own vineyards, typically San Ginés and Castejones with grapes also from Laguardia and Elceco. More recently they have also included grapes from their vineyards in Labastida.
Labastida consists of smaller plots, located at an altitude of 500 to 650 m with mainly calcareous and sandy soils.
After picking, the grapes spend 24 hours in cold maceration, after which alcoholic fermentation takes place using indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28-30ºC.
The wine is aged for 24 months in single-use barrels, it is then clarified and bottled.
From bottling the wine will reach great drinking quality in 3 years, but will peak many years later.
Ideal with...
Grilled and roasted red meats, casseroles/stews and mature strong cheeses.
We can ship Vina Real Rioja Gran Reserva to all UK mainland addresses.
If you're delivery address is local (Eccleston, and most of the St Helens area) we will deliver on the same day you order. Alternatively, you can choose to collect it from our shop.
All other UK mainland deliveries are shipped out either the same day or next day (click here for cut off times and delivery charges) on a 24 hour courier service.
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