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Spain - Rioja
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Rioja is the best known of Spanish wines and the red wines have traditionally been characterised by the long periods they spend in cask and their oaky nose and flavour. In recent years the reds have spent less time in wood and more in bottle, and Rioja has also been producing a new style of white wine , light, fresh and fruity, without age in wood.
The Rioja DOCa is divided into three sub regions of Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Baja.
Production of Rioja in its present style began after the double disasters of oidium and phylloxera in France in the late 1800’s, when French negociants moved into the district and introduced methods that were used in Bordeaux – notably destalking of the grapes and the aging of the wines in 225 litre oak casks. Long after the French reduced the period in wood , the Riojans continued to age the wines , both red and white for long years in oak – hence the characteristically vanilla – like bouquet and flavour and only recently has more attention been given to bottle age.
Of the many vine varieties formally grown in Rioja, the consejo reguador now approves only the following seven.
Tempranillo – the Rioja grape par excellence , thick skinned, intensely black high alcohol and suitable for aging.
Graciano – small, round and black, make fresh, aromatic wines but are too scarce, too low in alcohol to be used on their own.
Mazuelo – large pointed grapes yield musts rich in colour, extract and tannin, good for wood aged wines.
Garnacha/Grenache – medium sized, thin skinned , widely grown in many other parts of Spain, their musts contain high alcohol, are blended with others to contribute alcohol degree and body. On their own Garnacha wines oxidise very quickly.
Some experimental plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon are permitted
Viura or Macabeo are particulary suited for making light and fruity white wines. Malvasia, vigorous and large leaved but proned to mildew and produce fresh wines with low alcohol but often blended with Viura. Granacha Blanca , not used much in Rioja but produce pleasant white wines, higher in alcohol.
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Lan Gran Reserva, Bodegas Lan, Rioja, 2017
Lan Gran Reserva, Bodegas Lan, Rioja is a deep cherry red with violet hues with intense aromas of red fruits, fine wood, very elegant, made from a selection of grapes from vines of 20-25 years, aged in oak barrels for 24 months followed by a further 36 months in the bottle,
Marques de Murrieta Reserva, 2018
Marques de Murrieta Reserva has spicy aromas that lead to intense cherry, red berries, ripe plum, chopped nuts and balsamic. On the palate the wine is silky and well balanced with rounded tannins and fresh acidity. The finish is long and mineral with a hint of soft sweet spice.
Muga Seleccion Especial Rioja, 2020
Full bodied red wine, deep, rich and wonderfully concentrated
Muga Seleccion Especial Rioja is from one of the truly great Rioja wineries, this is richer and more intense than than its ruby colour suggests. Notes of black cherries, tobacco leaves and cedar with a fine, earthy finish,
Orben Rioja Single Estate, 2020
Orben Rioja Single Estate is a deep red colour in the glass with purple hues. Very intriguing on the nose, with wild fruit, balsamic, toasty oak and toffee aromas. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well balanced between luscious fruit, acidity and supple tannins. It has complexity and great length leading to a very aromatic finish. Over fifty of Spain\'s leading restaurantslist this wine.
Bodegas Lan Rioja A Mano Edicion Limitada, 2021
Bodegas Lan Rioja A Mano Edicion Limitada has an intense garnet colour with bright red hues. The nose is complex and attractive with ripe plums, blackberry and redcurrant notes intermingle with soft warm spices and layers of coffee. The dark fruit flavours continue through to a very long finish.
Prado Enea Gran Reserva, Rioja Bodegas Muga, 2016
Prado Enea Gran Reserva, Rioja Bodegas Muga is an elegant, perfumed and complex nose with violet, wood-smoke, vanilla and red berry aromas. A rich, rounded palate of sweet red berries, wood spices, long and complex finish. Aged for 6mths in VATS, 36 mths in small barrels and a further 36 mths in bottle before being released.
Bodegas Lan Rioja Culmen Reserva, 2017
Bodegas Lan Rioja Culmen Reserva has a very intense and bright cherry red colour in the glass. Elegant and layered on the nose, with a bouquet that combines ripe red fruit, blackberries as well as liquorice notes. The wine has good mineral qualities that blend well with the good acidity and soft vanilla nuances from the oak ageing. There is a long and persistent finish.
Marques De Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva, Rioja, 2012
Marques De Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva, Rioja spent 26 months in french and american oak barrels of Alliers. The nose displays an aromatic intensity that seduces us with its red fruits, floral notes, truffle, incense and spicy touches. The palate is a satiny texture caress. A great reserve that sports muscle, elegant bouquet, fruit intensity and an impeccable balance
