"Sumptuous aromas of cooked forest fruits, vanilla, clove and violet. The palate is powerful and concentrated with tight tannins." (Decanter 2023) - 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
Reserva Seleccion de la Familia
Vintage
2018
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
85% Tempranillo, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
Parcels in the heart of Rioja, in the Alavesa region, clay-limestone soils, 55-year-old vines.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Malolactic fermentation in new barrels
Breeding
20 months in new barrels (50% French and American) and 24 months in bottle
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep garnet colour, brilliant disk
Nose
Complex, intense and sophisticated, with very ripe berries, smoky notes, raisins and liqueur. After aeration, notes of cinnamon and jam appear.
Mouth
Ample and powerful, firm tannins with a tight grain, fleshy, developing aromas of black fruits, violets and dark chocolate, persistent finish on leather and spice, what a character!
Serve
AT 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with lamb tagine, tuna tataki, roast pork with olives...
Bodega Luis Canas
Rioja
Expert opinion
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Sumptuous aromas of cooked wild berries, vanilla, clove and violet. Powerful, concentrated palate with tight tannins.
Wine Enthusiast
Domain rated (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Rated Domaine (2021 guide) Recommended
International Wine Challenge
Wine rated (guide 2023) 92/100 (Silver Medal)
About the wine:
A vibrant, fruity wine with blackberries, warm wood spices and tannins that add structure and length.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.3/5
on 3 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN PIERRE D. Published on 09/07/2024
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER M. Published on 05/03/2024
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Note and review by M. DOMINIQUE D. Published on 24/02/2024
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