
Producer: Bodegas Fernando Remírez
de Ganuza, S.L.
Zone/D.O.: Rioja
Type: Reserva
Year/Vintage: 2011 (E)
Grape Variety: 90% Tempranillo,
10% Graciano
Alcohol content: 15,0 %
Service Temperature: 16 – 18 ºC
Optimun Consumation: 2019 – 2025
.
.
.
Winemaking Process
Hand picking and manual selection of grape from vineyards of 25 – 40 years old average, transport in boxes of 12kg and thermo regulated in specially designed cooling chamber during 24 hours (4 – 6 degrees) prior fermentation. Second selection of grapes on tables separating shoulders from tips. This wine is elaborated from destemmed shoulders. Fermentation in small stainless steel tanks of 7.000 liters. Ageing of 26 months in new French 70% American 30% oak Barrels. 35.000 bottles produced.
Tasting Note
Dense purple colored wine. In the nose, aromas of pain grille, mineral, Asian spices & assorted black fruits. In the palate, big & Structured in the style of the Vintage, it will reward another 7 years of cellaring & cellaring prime drinking from 2016 to 2025.
Pairing
Spanish cured meats, Iberian cured ham, cheese, roast lamb, roast suckling pig, poultry and chocolate desserts. Great to drink with lunch, before and during dinner and with dessert.
Fincas de Ganuza