"The 2016 Gran Reserva was made with Tempranillo and 5% Graciano, which were aged in 70% French and 30% American oak barrels for 24 months. The wine is balsamic and spicy, with smoky oak notes and plenty of tannin on the palate, in need of powerful food. It is slightly tight on the palate, with a slight astringency on the finish." (Wine Advocate 2022) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)
Features
Estate
Bodega Luis Canas
Cuvée
Gran Reserva
Vintage
2016
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
95% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano
Terroirs
Plots in the heart of Rioja, in the Alavesa region
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Very long fermentation and maceration
Breeding
24 months in new French (70%) and American (30%) oak barrels
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Ruby red with brick highlights
Nose
Fine, elegant and complex, beautiful concentration of black fruit, thyme and rosemary with notes of leather and tobacco leaf.
Mouth
Round, full-bodied, elegant and powerful, notes of black fruit jam and liquorice, long, persistent finish.
Serve
AT 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with a variety of cold meats, roast leg of lamb, stews, mature cheeses...
Bodega Luis Canas
Rioja
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2022) 91/100 (Wonderful wine)
About the wine:
The 2016 Gran Reserva was made with Tempranillo and 5% Graciano, aged in 70% French and 30% American oak barrels for 24 months. The wine is balsamic and spicy, with smoky oak notes and plenty of tannin on the palate, in need of powerful food. It is slightly tight on the palate, with a slight astringency on the finish.
Wine Enthusiast
Domain rated (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Rated Domaine (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. ANTOINE P. Published on 24/10/2023
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Note and review by M. JOEL Z. Published on 19/05/2023
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