The Gran Reserva of the range is only made in excellent or very good vintage years, with this coupage made from 85% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and Garnacha Tinta. The lengthy time the wine has spent ageing and maturing enhances both fruit and freshness, as well as enriching the wine with a singular complexity. A ruby-red colour of great intensity, the wine releases a profusion of ripe woodland berry fruit aromas on the nose, complemented by vanilla and light roasted notes. There is plenty of fullness on the palate which is meaty and fresh, accompanied by fine tannins which highlight its structure and complexity. Its elegance and intense flavours contribute to making this a most pleasurable wine. Aged for 26 months in French oak barrels. Subsequent repose in bottle for at least a further 3 years. Intense color with ruby-red on the edge turning slightly brick-red. The bouquet combines stewed fruit, purple plums, balsamic notes and refined oak with a depth of clove. Nice body in the mouth where mature tannins delight with fresh, lively notes to give a silky fullness. Long-lasting flavors and superb potential for ageing. Almost overripe aromas of prune and raisin are at the fore on the nose. A full, chewy palate shows big tannins and roasted, earthy flavors of olive, spice cake and berry fruits. Assertive tannins linger through the finish, with flavors of licorice, herbs and chocolate. Food Pairing: Substantial dishes / game dishes / lamb with fine herbs / roast lamb / grills / blue cheeses / cured cheeses Tasting: Colour: Picota cherry red / dark / high density / with a ruby-red rim Bouquet: Fruit aromas / black fruit / spicy notes / cedar wood / cocoa / complex Palate: Intense / velvety / with body / structured / fruit-forward / well-integrated acidity / ripe tannins / tasty tannins Blend: 85% Tempranillo, 8% Garnacha tinta, 7% Graciano
