"Bright black fruit and cherry notes on the first nose with a hint of dried rose. The palate has sweet blackberry flavors and supple tannins. Drink now." (James Suckling) To be discovered without further delay!
Features
Estate
Rolland et Galarreta
Vintage
2014
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
100% Tempranillo
Terroirs
Rioja Alavesa
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Destemming, long cold maceration to help extract polyphenols
Breeding
12 months in American oak barrels and 12 months on latte
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Very deep cherry color
Nose
Delicate, with notes of liquorice and stewed fruit, with spicy nuances.
Mouth
Elegant, full-bodied and fleshy, with complexity and power, supple, liquorice tannins, a velvety structure and a long, delicious, persistent finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1h before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats, stews, game, mature cheeses...
Rolland and Galarreta
Rioja
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Rated 91/100
About the wine:
Bright notes of black fruit and cherry on the first nose, with a hint of dried rose. The palate has sweet blackberry flavors and supple tannins. Drink now.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. GABRIEL E. Published on 19/10/2019
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Note and review by M. PATRICE R. Published on 17/03/2019
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