Fincas de Ganuza Reserva 2018
Reserva red wine from La Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo Graciano, Grenache and Viura aged for 22 months in French oak barrels and for no less than 36 months in the bottle.
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Fincas de Ganuza Reserva 2018
Produced by the Remírez de Ganuza winery, one of the best exponents of the "New World" trend in La Rioja, the wine Fincas de Ganuza Reserva is an exquisitely crafted Spanish red wine.
Made from Tempranillo (88%), complemented with Graciano, Grenache and Viura, the 25 to 40-year-old vines were manually harvested and selected twice. Once in the cellar, the grapes were refrigerated for 24 hours and destemmed. During the process, the shoulder grapes of the bunch - the only ones used to produced this Reserva red wine - were separated from the tip grapes.
After fermenting in stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels, this red wine from La Rioja was transferred into 30% new and 70% used French oak barrels, where it was aged for 22 months.
Finally, the red wine Fincas de Ganuza Reserva 2018 was blended, bottled and aged for no less than 36 months in the bottle prior to its commercial release.
Decant 1 hour before drinking.
| Appearance | The red wine Fincas de Ganuza Reserva is deep ruby with a brick-coloured hue at the rim. |
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| Nose | This blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, Grenache and Viura is classy and intense. Fresh blueberries, cranberries and spices, combined with aromas of vanilla, clove, cardamom and clove over dim mineral notions and remembrances of balsam and menthol. |
| Palate | This Reserva red wine from Remírez de Ganuza winery has an excellent balance, with lively notions of red fruit, blackcurrants, violets, roasted coffee, cocoa, fine leather and spices. Very good acidity and long, elegant finish. |
| Our personal opinion | Traditional and new at the same time, the wine Fincas de Ganuza Reserva 2018will make a wonderful pairing with game dishes and meat recipes. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Fincas de Ganuza Reserva 2017: Enterwine 93. Fincas de Ganuza Reserva 2016: Enterwine 93. Peñín 92. Fincas de Ganuza Reserva 2015: Enterwine 93. Peñín 93. Fincas de Ganuza Reserva 2014: Enterwine 93. Guía Peñín 93. T. Atkin 94. Fincas de Ganuza Reserva 2012: Enterwine 93. Parker 92. Fincas de Ganuza Reserva 2011: Enterwine 93. Peñín 92. Parker 91. Fincas de Ganuza Reserva 2008: Enterwine 93. Parker 92. Peñín 91. Fincas de Ganuza Reserva 2006: Parker 93. Peñín 92. Proensa Guide 95. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14 |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Reserva |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 22 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Other guides | Tim Atkin 93. |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 88%, Graciano 7%, Garnacha 3%, Viura 2%. |
| Pairings | bluefish, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, White meat with gravy |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |
| Red Grapes | Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Tempranillo |
