"Berries and chocolate with some cedar and vanilla. Full-bodied, but tight and reserved, with firm tannins and a long, fresh finish. Tempranillo. It can be drunk now, but a year or two of bottle age will mellow it even more." (James Suckling 2021). To be shared in good company, around a nice prime rib!
Features
Estate
Bodega Luis Canas
Cuvée
Reserva Seleccion de la Familia
Vintage
2016
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
85% Tempranillo, 15% autres cépages
Terroirs
Plots in the heart of Rioja, in the Alavesa region
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Malolactic fermentation in new barrels
Breeding
18 months in new barrels (French and American)
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep cherry red
Nose
Intense and very complex, with ripe fruit and toasted aromas
Mouth
Powerful and juicy, with good structure and staying power. Plenty of power and volume with a complex, long and persistent finish, delicately liquorice and chocolatey.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Roast lamb, beef in sauce, free-range poultry, but also charcuterie and mature cheeses like Manchego or Roquefort...
Bodega Luis Canas
Rioja
Expert opinion
Wine Enthusiast
Domain rated (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100
Rated Domaine (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Berries and chocolate with some cedar and vanilla. Full-bodied, but tight and reserved, with firm tannins and a long, fresh finish. Tempranillo. It can be drunk now, but a year or two of bottle age will soften it even more.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.3/5
on 3 reviews
Note and review by M. JOEL Z. Published on 08/10/2022
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Note and review by M. GILDAS R. Published on 19/08/2022
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Note and review by M. FABRICE P. Published on 28/06/2022
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