Red Wine Dalmau Reserva 2019

Reserva red wine from La Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo, Cab. Sauvignon & Graciano aged for 23 months in Allier oak barrels and for 12 months in the bottle.

Reserva. 20 Months in French oak barrels from Allier
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Rioja
Grapes Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Graciano, Tempranillo,
ñ 96 94 95

Availability: In stock

€180.00
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Produced by the Marqués de Murrieta winery, Dalmau Reserva is the winery's take on what has been called "Rioja's modern style."

The 2019 vintage of this Spanish red wine is, as usual, made from a blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Graciano.

The grapes of this Vino de Pago come from "Pago Canajas", a 9-hectare centenary vineyard within the Finca Ygay estate, at 500 metres of altitude.

In order to ensure superior quality, grape production was rigorously limited. Vine yields were under 1 kilogram per plant.

Harvested by hand and meticulously selected, the grapes were separately fermented in oak vats. After that, this Reserva red wine from La Rioja was aged for 20 months in Allier oak barrels. The wine was then aged for another 6 months in concrete diposits and bottled unfiltered in December 2021.

Finally, Dalmau Reserva 2019 was aged for another 12 months in the cellar prior to its release.

Decant this red wine from La Rioja 1 hour before drinking.

15,526 bottles produced.

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Appearance

The wine Dalmau Reserva is deep purple with a garnet rim.

Nose

Deep and complex, this blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Graciano suggests pristine notes of ripe black fruit, a dreamy bouquet of Eastern spices, resounding notes of dry earth, and some mineral remembrances combined with touches of flowers and some creamy and balsamic aromas.

Palate

This wine from Bodega Marqués de Murrieta is still a bit tight, but it already announces its future greatness. Bold and velvety, showing impressive focus and remarkable nuance. Superb black fruit, a dash of amarena cherries, and flavours of bitter chocolate, pipe tobacco, fine leather and undergrowth. Exceptional acidity, bold tannins and a long, very complex finish.

Our personal opinion

A wine which goes from strength to strength, Dalmau Reserva 2019 is simply superb.

OTHER VINTAGES

Dalmau Reserva 2017:

Enterwine 95. James Suckling 97. Peñín 96. Tim Atkin 96. Parker 93+.

Dalmau Reserva 2013:

Enterwine 95. Parker 94. Guía Peñín 94. T. Atkin 96.

Dalmau Reserva 2012:

Enterwine 95. Parker 93. Guía Gourmets 2017: 99/100.

Dalmau Reserva 2011:

Parker 94, Peñín 96.

Dalmau Reserva 2010:

Not released.

Dalmau Reserva 2009:

Peñín 95, Parker 94, Proensa Guide 98.

Year 2019
Type Red
D.O. Rioja
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 16-18ºC
Should this wine be decanted? One hour before serving
Ageing Reserva
Type of ageing Months in French oak barrels from Allier
Number of months aged in Barrels 20
Peñin Score 96
Enterwine's Score 94
Media rating 95
Other guides Guía Proensa 99. Guía Gourmets 99. J. Suckling 97. T. Atkin 97.
Percentage of variety Tempranillo 86%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%, Graciano 4%.
Pairings Birds, Bull meat, Chocolate, Duck, Game animals, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Specialty plates, Stews
Taste Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Dinner with friends, Romantic Dinner
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smitten
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Absolutely magnificent! Incredibly deep, nuanced and precise, with many many good years ahead.
Review by (Posted on 21 September 2021)
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