Rioja Gran Reserva 'Viña Arana' 2016 La Rioja Alta

Overview

Marked aromatic intensity with hints of ripe red fruit, red berries, wild strawberries and black plum jam, with well-balanced wood notes. On the palate you can perceive the original freshness and structure. Balanced, with soft and sweet tannins. An elegant and complex finish, with red fruit and a delicate balsamic note in the aftertaste.

Details

Denomination of origin	DOCa Rioja
Grape varieties	94% tempranillo, 6% graciano
Vineyard	Tempranillo from the estate vineyards in Las Cuevas, El Palo and Las Monjas (Rodezno) and graciano from the Montecillo area of Fuenmayor
Harvest	Manual
Vinification	After the harvest, the grapes are transported in refrigerated boxes. Upon arrival, alcoholic fermentation proceeds for a duration of 16 days for the Tempranillo grapes and 18 days for the Graciano grapes. Natural malolactic fermentation and subsequent 36 months of maturation in American oak barrels of approximately 4, 5 years, with decanting every 6 months according to the traditional method
Wood education	Three years in American oak barrels
Taste impression	Marked aromatic intensity with hints of ripe red fruit, red berries, wild strawberries and black plum jam, with well-balanced wood notes. On the palate you can perceive the original freshness and structure. Balanced, with soft and sweet tannins. An elegant and complex finish, with red fruit and a delicate balsamic note in the aftertaste
Flavor type	Refined and elegant
Alcohol	14.50%
Acidity	5.5 grams per liter
Residual sugar	3.6 grams per liter
Serving temperature	17°C
Ideal consumption	Up to 15 years after the harvest

More Information

SKU	AFS291716
Packaging	Box of 6
Color	Red
Vintage	2016
Country of origin	Spain
Type	Dry Wine
Winemaker	La Rioja Alta
Content	750 ml
Style	Refined and elegant
Varieties	Tempranillo
Seal	Cork
Wineregion Spain	La Rioja
Appellation Spain	Rioja