Remirez Ganuza, Rioja Gran Reserva other_regions_italy grainy and packed with layers

grainy and packed with layers of black fruits and savory flavors

16 ha parcel in Charmes proper of vines planted in 1885 that have never been pulled up though Roty points out that all those that have died over the years have been replanted)

The nose displays fresh blackberry and bitter cherry scents

At fifteen years of age

from selected plots (including 6% Cabernet Sauvignon) within Vega Sicilia’s estate

Remirez Ganuza, Rioja Gran Reserva other_regions_italy grainy and packed with layersThe red 2009 Gran Reserva has some traces of classical Rioja and "old wine" character, despite being surprisingly youthful for a wine that is already ten years old. The wine is quite dark and represents the style of warm and dry vintage quite faithfully. The wine is powerful but has very good harmony, and the tannins are fine, round and mostly resolved; there is very good balance and harmony. It finishes dry and clean, with a long lingering aftertaste.