Sierra Cantabria Reserva Unica '16

Viñedos y Bodegas Sierra Cantabria
Sierra Cantabria Reserva Unica '16

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Old propietary vineyards 1980 in San Vicente de
la Sonsierra. Organic fertilization. Environmental integrated agriculture cultivation. Intense Cherry. Fine toasted notes (cocoa and coffee) and ripe fruit with defi nite expression. Powerful palate,
smoky with well balanced toasty notes of oak and fruit.

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  • Wine Country
    Spain
  • Grape varieties wine
    Graciano, Tempranillo
  • Wine-food combination
    Game poulty, roasted red meats, grilled red meats, large game

About this wine

Description & facts

Producer
Viñedos y Bodegas Sierra Cantabria
Country of origin
Spain
Wine Region
Rioja
Classification
DOCa Rioja Reserva
Vintage
2016
Grape varieties wine
Graciano, Tempranillo
% of grape varieties wine
98% Tempranillo 2% Graciano
Tasting note
Bright ruby. Expressive aromas of redcurrant, cherry licorice. Juicy in the mouth, with red fruit flavours mixed with toasty vanilla and underlying mineral notes. Penetrating acidity extends the long, spicy, floral-dominated finish.
Wine-food combination
Game poulty, roasted red meats, grilled red meats, large game
Vinification
VINIFICATION: Traditional, 100% de-stemmed. Fermentation controlled between 28 and 30ºC with autochthonous yeast selected from our own vineyards. Maceration on the skins for 20 days. MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: In barrel. AGING. Barrel: 24 months in Bordelaise barrels of French oak (60%) and American oak (40%). Age of the barrels: 15 % new oak. Racked regularly every 4 months. Bottling: March 2018. Selection of 29.660 litres to bottle 39.547 bottles.
Location Vineyard
AROUND SAN VICENTE DE LA SONSIERRA, RIOJA ALTA.
Soil
Calcareous clay with gravel.
Closure
Cork
Bottle size
750 ml
Serving temperature
16-18 C
Ageing potential
Drink now untill 2050
Awards & ratings
WINE ADVOCATE 91WINE SPECTATOR 92STEPHEN TANZER’S 92