Luis Cañas Selección Familia is a premium red wine from the Rioja Alavesa region, made from 85% Tempranillo and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon from old vines over 45 years old.
It ages for 20 months in new French and American oak barrels, giving it a rich flavour of ripe fruit, spice, vanilla and delicate toasty notes. It is full-bodied, elegant and structured, ideal with lamb, game or matured cheeses.
It perfectly represents the union of tradition and innovation of the Luis Cañas family winery.
Recommended serving temperature: 16–18 °C.
Luis Cañas, Selección de la Familia, D.O. Rioja, red wine, 0.75l
Luis Cañas, Selección de la Familia, D.O. Rioja, red wine, 0.75l
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Grape variety: 85% Tempranillo and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
One of the unique aspects of Luis Cañas Selección Familia is that it contains 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, which is very unusual in the Rioja region. In the 1980s, the Luis Cañas winery was one of the few granted permission to experimentally plant this variety within the D.O.Ca. Rioja denomination.
Vineyard: The grapes come from carefully selected old vineyards, over 45–54 years old. These vineyards have ideal exposure and lie on less fertile soils, which leads to low yields (approx. 4,500 kg/ha) and supports concentration of flavour.
Production and ageing: Made from carefully hand-harvested grapes from old vineyards. After thorough double selection of both bunches and berries, the grapes are destemmed and fermentation begins with cold maceration, continuing in temperature-controlled fermentation tanks at around 26 °C with regular pumping-over of the must. This is followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation in wooden barrels, then ageing for 20 months in new oak barrels, of which 50% French and 50% American. After bottling without filtration (with only a small amount of natural sediment), premium corks are used to achieve long development of the wine in the bottle.
Taste and aroma: The wine has a dark ruby, almost opaque colour. The aroma is intense and complex. It is dominated by ripe dark fruit, complemented by milky notes, spice, wood, a harmony of herbs (such as thyme, rosemary), cedar, undergrowth and a delicate touch of tobacco or chocolate. On the palate it is full, voluminous, smooth, with balanced tannin and a long finish.
Food pairing: This wine is an ideal partner for celebrations and festive meals. It pairs wonderfully with rich dishes such as roasted and grilled lamb, game, braised ragouts and slow-roasted meats, but also quality Iberian ham or aromatic cheeses. Its structure and intensity also allow pairing with fish in more elaborate sauces.
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Origin: Spain, D.O. Rioja
We are the direct importer of this product.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| EAN: | 8427558110111 |
| Oblast původu: | D.O.C Rioja |
| Obsah alkoholu: | 14,5 |
| Odrůda: | Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo |
| Ročník: | 2018 |
| Velikost lahve: | 0,75 |
| Země původu: | Španělsko |
| Ročník : | 2018 |
| Oblast původu: | D.O.C Rioja |
| Obsah alkoholu: | 14,5 |
| Odrůda: | Tempranillo |
| Velikost lahve: | 0,75 |
| Země původu: | Španělsko |
| Distribuce: | CZ |
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