"On the nose, notes of violets, cedar, vanilla and dried tea leaves. Silky tannins, with fresh, vibrant acidity." (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
2019
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
Grapes cold-macerated for 72 hours, fermentation in cement vats (26°C) with daily pumping over, spontaneous malolactic fermentation, clarification during aging, no filtration before bottling.
Breeding
20 months in oak barrels (50% French and American), and 24 months in bottles
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep garnet color, brilliant,
Nose
Intense and complex, first nose with scents of blackberry, raisins and smoked bacon, after aeration, seductive notes of cinnamon and jam.
Mouth
Full-bodied and flavorful, firm, balanced tannins, aromas of ripe black fruits and spices, long, complex, slightly vanilla finish.
Serve
AT 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with lamb tagine, roast beef with porcini mushrooms, slices of Iberian ham...
Bodega Luis Canas
Rioja
Expert opinion
Decanter
Wine rated (guide 2023) 94/100
About the wine:
Notes of violets, cedar, vanilla and dried tea leaves on the nose. Silky tannins, with fresh, vibrant acidity.
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
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