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Red Wine Eguren Ugarte Reserva 2016
Reserva red wine from Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo and Graciano aged for 16 months in American oak barrels and for 20 months in the bottle.
Reserva. 16 Months in French and American oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Rioja
Wineries: Eguren Ugarte
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Availability: In stock
€14.30
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This is the new vintage of the wine Eguren Ugarte Reserva, produced by the Eguren Ugarte winery.
Born in La Rioja, this Spanish red wine is made from 95% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano. The vineyards are 30 to 50 years of age.
Once in the cellar, the grapes of this reserva red wine were destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation was carried out 80% in tanks and 20% in barrels.
After that, the red wine Eguren Ugarte Reserva 2016 was aged for 16 months in French and American oak barrels. Finally, it was further aged for 20 months in the cellar before its release, a key factor in order to further smoothen the wine.
Aerate this red wine from La Rioja 30 minutes before drinking.
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Additional Information
| Appearance | The red wine Eguren Ugarte Reserva is medium ruby with a crimson rim. |
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| Nose | Lively aromas of of blackberries and cranberries, typical of a blend of Tempranillo and Graciano, alongside some spicy and balsamic hints over a mineral and toasted background. |
| Palate | This wine from bodega Eguren Ugarte has an excellent balance and an lively acidity. Smooth tannins, with good definition and a long finish with some mineral and spicy remembrances. Overall, wood is not at all prominent, not a minor achievement in Rioja. |
| Our personal opinion | Fresh and judiciously aged in oak, the red wine Eguren Ugarte Reserva 2016 is a remarkable value. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Eguren Ugarte Reserva 2015: Enterwine 91. Peñín 89. Decanter WWA 2022: Silver Medal & 93 points. Eguren Ugarte Reserva 2013: Enterwine 91. Eguren Ugarte Reserva 2012: Enterwine 90. Peñín 90. Eguren Ugarte Reserva 2011: Enterwine 90. Peñín 90. |
| Year | 2016 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 40-60 minutes before serving |
| Ageing | Reserva |
| Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 16 |
| Enterwine's Score | 91 |
| Media rating | 91 |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 95%, Graciano 5%. |
| Pairings | Birds, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cow´s cheese, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Paté, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews |
| Taste | Fresh and dry, Light, easy to drink, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Appetizer, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion |
Reviews
2 Reviews
ugarte
Very good traditional Rioja.
Review by
(Posted on 4 January 2019)
ugh
Nice Rioja, with typical notes of wood and nice fruit. Creamy, with notes of raspberry and blackberries. Also a remembrance of sandalwood and Cuban habanos.
Review by
(Posted on 6 November 2017)
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