Description
Vega del Rayo Reserva Rioja, La Rioja DOCa, Spain, 2018
Grapes: A blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano, sustainable farming, oak aged
Producer Tasting Note:
A traditional Rioja Reserva from vineyards in Rioja Alta with a nose of warm black fruit, spice and vanilla notes. The palate has ripe plum and damson characters balanced by well-integrated oak, supple tannins and gentle cedary spice on the finish.
Winemaking: This wine is produced from selected Tempranillo and Graciano grapes sourced from 30 to 40 year old Rioja Alta vineyards whose distinctive stony soils are ideal for the long, even ripening of quality grapes. The fruit is hand harvested in mid October. Each variety is fermented separately in small tanks using natural yeasts at 28-30° C. After 20 days on the skins the wine is gently pressed and racked to stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation. The clear wine is then racked to 2nd and 3rd year American and Russian oak barrels for 24 months maturation before blending and bottling.
Food Match: Perfect with red meat dishes including lamb and mint kebabs
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Additional Details
- SKU:
- SR66AR18
- Size:
- 75Cl
- Closure:
- Cork
- Primary Grape/Blend:
- Tempranillo
- Drink:
- Drinking well now
- Influence of Oak:
- High
- ABV:
- 13.5%
- Vintage:
- 2018
- Country:
- Spain
- Vegan or Vegetarian:
- Vegan
