El Importante Reserva
D.O. Rioja
18,37 €
VARIETY
100% Tempranillo.
ELABORATION
Destemmed grapes. Long maceration (21 days).
CRIANZA
14 months in French oak barrels with medium-high toast (90%) and American oak with medium toast (10%).
TASTING NOTES
Medium-high robe, with garnet iridescence. The nose is dominated by clean wood, from barrels of no more than 2 years old. Notes of red berries, a touch of spice and some mineral aromas. In the mouth the wine is tasty, with a well placed and ripe tannin. The aftertaste is very clean, with hints of roasted coffee and spices. The aftertaste is long and harmonious.
PAIRING
Rioja-style potatoes, roast kid and stewed venison.
CONSUMPTION
This “important” wine will last for a long time rounding out in the bottle. It can be kept for 7 to 8 years. Store in a cool, dry place.
Serving temperature: 17°-18° C.