Lan Gran Reserva 2017
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Lan Gran Reserva 2017
An amazingly priced, high-quality Gran Reserva red wine from Bodegas Lan, the wine Lan Gran Reserva is sourced from over 40-year-old vineyards located in the area of La Rioja Alta, DOCa Rioja.
Made from the very best estate-grown Tempranillo grapes, nuanced with a dollop of Mazuela (Carignan), the 2017 vintage of this Spanish red wine yielded grapes of excellent quality.
Fully destemmed and vinified in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature, the grapes were macerated for a long time to extract aromatic and tannin compounds.
After finishing fermentation, the red wine Lan Gran Reserva 2017 was transferred into hybrid oak barrels - made with French oak heads and American oak staves - where it was aged for 25 months.
Once bottled, this Gran reserva from La Rioja was further aged for 36 months minimum before hitting the market.
Decant this red wine from La Rioja 1 hour before drinking.
| Appearance | The red wine Lan Gran Reserva is deep ruby with a violet hue on the rim. |
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| Nose | Suggestive aromas of forest floor, leather, vanilla and cinnamon, intertwined with wild berries, blueberry pie, smoke and balsam. This blend of Tempranillo and Mazuela is endearing. |
| Palate | This Gran Reserva red wine of Bodegas Lan is smooth-bodied and tangy, with a medium-high acidity, plush tannins and layers of dark fruit, spices and smoke, with an impressively long finish. |
| Our personal opinion | Flavourful and exquisitely balanced, the wine Lan Gran Reserva 2017 is a solid Rioja that will not disappoint you. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Lan Gran Reserva 2016: Enterwine 92. Decanter 96. J. Suckling 93. T. Atkin 92. Lan Gran Reserva 2015: Enterwine 92. J. Suckling 93. |
| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14 |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 40-60 minutes before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Gran Reserva |
| Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 25 |
| Peñin Score | 92 |
| Enterwine's Score | 91 |
| Media rating | 91 |
| Other guides | Wine Spectator: 92 points. James Suckling: 92 points. Tim Atkin: 91 points. |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 97%, Mazuela 3%. |
| Pairings | Aged cheeses, Birds, Bull meat, Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
