Remelluri Reserva 2016

Remelluri Reserva 2016, made by La Granja de Remelluri, is an esteemed red wine from the D.O.Ca. Rioja reflects the purity and authenticity of the vineyard. It was the first Rioja wine conceived from a single vineyard property, following the classic Bordeaux Médoc model. This vintage, characterized by favorable climatic conditions and prolonged ripening, offers a perfect balance between expressiveness and freshness.

The blend, composed of Tempranillo, Graciano, and Garnacha, comes from organic vineyards located in the valleys of Remelluri, Valderremelluri, and Villaescusa, at altitudes of up to 805 meters. The clay-limestone soil and the thermal differences between day and night give structure and liveliness to the wine. The grapes are reaped by hand between October and November to ensure the optimal selection of clusters.

Fermentation is carried out naturally with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks and open vats. Aging lasts between 20 and 21 months in barrels of different sizes, providing complexity and depth. Finally, the wine rests in a bottle before release, consolidating its elegant and sophisticated character.

The result is an explicit and fresh wine, with firm and silky tannins, perfect to accompany red meats, small game, stews, and traditional Idiazábal cheese. With a cellaring capacity until 2028, this red promises to evolve magnificently in the bottle, consolidating itself as a benchmark of organic and biodynamic viticulture in the Rioja Alavesa.