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Bodegas Luis Cañas - Rioja Reserva Seleccion de la Familia 2018

Spain

Red

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4.3/5 (3 customers)

92/100 (Médaille d'argent)

International Wine Challenge

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90/100

Decanter

Spain
tempranillo
powerful
fleshy
game

"Tasted at Wine Paris 2024, here's our favorite wine from Spain!"

"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

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with lamb tagine, tuna tataki, roast pork with olives...

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Expert opinion

Decanter

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

Wine Enthusiast

Domain rated (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated Domaine (2021 guide) Recommended

International Wine Challenge

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

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Note and review by M. DOMINIQUE D. Published on 24/02/2024

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