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Anciano Rioja Gran Reserva Scandinavia

"It's really singing here on the nose. On the palate, it's classic Gran Reserva. Lovely contrast of forest floor with red fruit. The oak at this stage is mellow, giving bits of vanilla and spice in the background. Very, very long, very complex. A superb wine."

Anciano Rioja Gran Reserva

Anciano Rioja Gran Reserva Scandinavia

"It's really singing here on the nose. On the palate, it's classic Gran Reserva. Lovely contrast of forest floor with red fruit. The oak at this stage is mellow, giving bits of vanilla and spice in the background. Very, very long, very complex. A superb wine."

Anciano Rioja Gran Reserva comes from leading producer Criadores de Rioja located near Logroño, at the heart of Rioja Alta. The winery belongs to a family with one of the longest traditions in Rioja winemaking and our winemaker has access to some of the finest wines in the region. Gran Reserva wines are aged for a minimum of 5 years with 2+ years in oak barrels and 2 years in bottle.

Varietals: Tempranillo Graciano Mazuelo

Vintage: 2012

DO: Rioja – Spain

Winemaker: Azucena Hervella

Winery: Criadores de Rioja

The grapes – a mix of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo – are grown in high altitude vineyards (300-500m) on gravel and sandy soils and hand-harvested in late September from a selection of the oldest bush-trained, low-yielding, vines with an average age of over 50 years. Fermentation is in stainless steel tanks with the temperature controlled at 30°C and then maceration is for around 10 days. The resulting wine is aged in American oak barrels for 24 months and then for an extended period in bottle. This results in the perfect traditional Gran Reserva balance of fruit and oak flavours.

Bright red wine with garnet rim, turning to brick, showing its extended ageing in barrels and bottle. Complex aromas of mature dark fruit, vanilla and cinnamon spice with mineral notes. It has a velvety smooth texture with a harmonious long finish as well as a fresh and delicious balsamic character. Ageing potential 10-15 years. Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.

Outstanding with roast meats, game and aged cheeses.

Varietals: 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo

Alc: 13%

RS: 1.6 g/L

PH: 3.7

Malolactic: Yes

Decanter Silver Medal 2022 90 Points, Silver Medal (Decanter World Wine Awards)

IWC Bronze Medal Bronze Medal (International Wine Challenge 2022)

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