Red Wine Viña Bosconia Reserva 2008
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This classic Spanish red wine from La Rioja is produced by the López de Heredia winery.
From a vintage qualified as "Very Good" by the Rioja Regulatory Council, Viña Bosconia Reserva was crafted from Tempranillo and Grenache, cpmplemented with a small percentage of Graciano and Mazuelo.
After a meticulous harvest, the wine was traditionally vinified and aged for 5 years in barrels with two manual rackings.
Then Viña Bosconia Reserva 2008 was clarified with fresh egg whites, bottled, and aged in the cellar for a further 5 years before its release.
We suggest that you gently decant this reserve red wine from Rioja a minimum of 30 minutes before drinking.
This wine has a remarkable ageing potential.
Appearance | The red wine Viña Bosconia reserva has an intense, ruby red colour with tile coloured edges. |
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Nose | Jubilant ripe fruit, accompanied by floral notes, lavender and withered leaves. After a while, this reserve red wine from the López de Heredia winery suggests many spicy aromas (vanilla, cinnamon clove) alongside leather, coffee, and tobacco over a deep balsamic background. |
Palate | Flavorful and elegant, this classic Rioja blend from Viña Tondonia has a nimble body and a classy, silky touch. The entry is mouth-filling. Overall, the palate is well-balanced and fresh, with nicely polished tannins. The final is deep and persistent. |
Our personal opinion | Flavorful and seductive, Viña Bosconia Reserva 2008 pairs excellently with meat dishes and aged cheeses. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Viña Bosconia Reserva 2006: Enterwine 93. Parker 94. Tim Atkin 96. James Suckling 95. Viña Bosconia Reserva 2005: Enterwine 92. Parker 94. Viña Bosconia Reserva 2004: Parker 93. |
Year | 2008 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Rioja |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
Ageing | Reserva |
Type of ageing | Months in American oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 60 |
Parker's Score | 93 |
Enterwine's Score | 92 |
Media rating | 93 |
Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 80%, Garnacha 15%, Graciano y Mazuelo 5%. |
Pairings | Birds, bluefish, Civet, Cow´s cheese, Cured cheeses, Grilled lamb, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |